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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.99, 3,091.29 and 1,245.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.99, 3,091.29 and 1,245.59 is: 1,718.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.99 : 3,091.29 = 1,245.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.99/3,091.29 = 1,245.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.99x = 3,091.29 × 1,245.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.99x = 3,850,479.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,850,479.91/2,239.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.97

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