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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.60, 3,343.26 and 1,305.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.60, 3,343.26 and 1,305.42 is: 1,957.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.60 : 3,343.26 = 1,305.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.60/3,343.26 = 1,305.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.60x = 3,343.26 × 1,305.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.60x = 4,364,358.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,364,358.47/2,229.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.46

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