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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.12, 3,411.60 and 1,300.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.12, 3,411.60 and 1,300.96 is: 1,950.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.12 : 3,411.60 = 1,300.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.12/3,411.60 = 1,300.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.12x = 3,411.60 × 1,300.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.12x = 4,438,355.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,438,355.14/2,275.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.82

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