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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.63, 3,341.81 and 1,304.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.63, 3,341.81 and 1,304.46 is: 1,956.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.63 : 3,341.81 = 1,304.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.63/3,341.81 = 1,304.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.63x = 3,341.81 × 1,304.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.63x = 4,359,250.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,359,250.95/2,228.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956.03

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