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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.13, 3,413.55 and 1,303.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.13, 3,413.55 and 1,303.70 is: 1,953.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.13 : 3,413.55 = 1,303.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.13/3,413.55 = 1,303.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.13x = 3,413.55 × 1,303.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.13x = 4,450,245.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,450,245.14/2,278.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,953.46

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