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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.78, 3,090.84 and 1,245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.78, 3,090.84 and 1,245.04 is: 1,718.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.78 : 3,090.84 = 1,245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.78/3,090.84 = 1,245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.78x = 3,090.84 × 1,245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.78x = 3,848,219.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,848,219.43/2,239.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.12

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