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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.02, 3,404.98 and 1,229.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.02, 3,404.98 and 1,229.75 is: 1,845.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.02 : 3,404.98 = 1,229.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.02/3,404.98 = 1,229.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.02x = 3,404.98 × 1,229.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.02x = 4,187,274.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,187,274.16/2,269.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.41

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