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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.42, 3,420.63 and 1,304.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.42, 3,420.63 and 1,304.44 is: 1,956.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.42 : 3,420.63 = 1,304.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.42/3,420.63 = 1,304.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.42x = 3,420.63 × 1,304.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.42x = 4,461,998.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,461,998.05/2,280.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956.66

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