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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.06, 3,415.71 and 1,304.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.06, 3,415.71 and 1,304.10 is: 1,956.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.06 : 3,415.71 = 1,304.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.06/3,415.71 = 1,304.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.06x = 3,415.71 × 1,304.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.06x = 4,454,427.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,454,427.41/2,277.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956.22

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