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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.66, 3,090.54 and 1,244.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.66, 3,090.54 and 1,244.62 is: 1,717.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.66 : 3,090.54 = 1,244.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.66/3,090.54 = 1,244.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.66x = 3,090.54 × 1,244.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.66x = 3,846,547.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,846,547.89/2,239.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.47

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