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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268, 3,130.38 and 1,337.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268, 3,130.38 and 1,337.04 is: 1,845.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268 : 3,130.38 = 1,337.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268/3,130.38 = 1,337.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268x = 3,130.38 × 1,337.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268x = 4,185,443.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,185,443.28/2,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.43

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