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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.24, 3,414.08 and 1,303.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.24, 3,414.08 and 1,303.24 is: 1,955.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.24 : 3,414.08 = 1,303.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.24/3,414.08 = 1,303.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.24x = 3,414.08 × 1,303.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.24x = 4,449,365.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,449,365.62/2,275.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.56

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