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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.56, 3,343.23 and 1,305.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.56, 3,343.23 and 1,305.35 is: 1,957.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.56 : 3,343.23 = 1,305.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.56/3,343.23 = 1,305.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.56x = 3,343.23 × 1,305.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.56x = 4,364,068.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,364,068.56/2,229.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.37

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