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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.64, 3,090.72 and 1,245.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.64, 3,090.72 and 1,245.02 is: 1,718.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.64 : 3,090.72 = 1,245.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.64/3,090.72 = 1,245.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.64x = 3,090.72 × 1,245.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.64x = 3,848,008.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,848,008.21/2,239.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.14

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