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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.73, 3,339.63 and 1,302.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.73, 3,339.63 and 1,302.48 is: 1,950.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.73 : 3,339.63 = 1,302.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.73/3,339.63 = 1,302.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.73x = 3,339.63 × 1,302.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.73x = 4,349,801.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,349,801.28/2,229.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.82

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