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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.80, 3,090.83 and 1,245.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.80, 3,090.83 and 1,245.03 is: 1,718.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.80 : 3,090.83 = 1,245.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.80/3,090.83 = 1,245.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.80x = 3,090.83 × 1,245.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.80x = 3,848,176.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,848,176.07/2,239.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.09

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