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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.91, 3,091.16 and 1,245.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.91, 3,091.16 and 1,245.28 is: 1,718.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.91 : 3,091.16 = 1,245.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.91/3,091.16 = 1,245.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.91x = 3,091.16 × 1,245.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.91x = 3,849,338.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,849,338.04/2,239.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.52

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