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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.06, 3,341.76 and 1,304.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.06, 3,341.76 and 1,304.43 is: 1,957.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.06 : 3,341.76 = 1,304.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.06/3,341.76 = 1,304.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.06x = 3,341.76 × 1,304.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.06x = 4,359,092.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,359,092.00/2,227.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.33

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