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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.79, 3,091.10 and 1,245.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.79, 3,091.10 and 1,245.31 is: 1,718.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.79 : 3,091.10 = 1,245.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.79/3,091.10 = 1,245.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.79x = 3,091.10 × 1,245.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.79x = 3,849,363.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,849,363.79/2,239.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.63

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