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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.30, 3,304.35 and 1,229.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.30, 3,304.35 and 1,229.30 is: 1,845.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.30 : 3,304.35 = 1,229.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.30/3,304.35 = 1,229.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.30x = 3,304.35 × 1,229.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.30x = 4,062,037.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,062,037.46/2,201.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.29

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