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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.32, 3,094.96 and 2,239.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.32, 3,094.96 and 2,239.86 is: 3,090.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.32 : 3,094.96 = 2,239.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.32/3,094.96 = 2,239.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.32x = 3,094.96 × 2,239.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.32x = 6,932,286.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,932,286.46/2,243.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.18

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