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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.84, 3,343.62 and 1,305.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.84, 3,343.62 and 1,305.69 is: 1,957.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.84 : 3,343.62 = 1,305.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.84/3,343.62 = 1,305.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.84x = 3,343.62 × 1,305.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.84x = 4,365,731.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,365,731.20/2,229.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.87

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