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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.32, 3,409.92 and 1,300.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.32, 3,409.92 and 1,300.32 is: 1,951.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.32 : 3,409.92 = 1,300.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.32/3,409.92 = 1,300.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.32x = 3,409.92 × 1,300.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.32x = 4,433,987.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,433,987.17/2,272.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,951.30

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