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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.71, 3,090.81 and 1,245

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.71, 3,090.81 and 1,245 is: 1,718.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.71 : 3,090.81 = 1,245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.71/3,090.81 = 1,245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.71x = 3,090.81 × 1,245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.71x = 3,848,058.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,848,058.45/2,239.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.11

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