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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234, 3,082.96 and 1,303.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234, 3,082.96 and 1,303.04 is: 1,798.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234 : 3,082.96 = 1,303.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234/3,082.96 = 1,303.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234x = 3,082.96 × 1,303.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234x = 4,017,220.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,017,220.20/2,234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,798.22

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