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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279.13, 3,418.69 and 1,307.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279.13, 3,418.69 and 1,307.73 is: 1,961.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279.13 : 3,418.69 = 1,307.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279.13/3,418.69 = 1,307.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279.13x = 3,418.69 × 1,307.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279.13x = 4,470,723.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,470,723.47/2,279.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,961.59

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