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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.20, 3,403.26 and 1,297.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.20, 3,403.26 and 1,297.68 is: 1,943.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.20 : 3,403.26 = 1,297.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.20/3,403.26 = 1,297.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.20x = 3,403.26 × 1,297.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.20x = 4,416,342.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,416,342.44/2,272.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,943.64

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