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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.83, 3,347.33 and 1,306.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.83, 3,347.33 and 1,306.06 is: 1,960.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.83 : 3,347.33 = 1,306.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.83/3,347.33 = 1,306.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.83x = 3,347.33 × 1,306.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.83x = 4,371,798.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,371,798.92/2,229.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,960.60

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