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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.63, 3,422.26 and 1,404.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.63, 3,422.26 and 1,404.25 is: 2,106.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.63 : 3,422.26 = 1,404.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.63/3,422.26 = 1,404.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.63x = 3,422.26 × 1,404.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.63x = 4,805,696.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,805,696.54/2,281.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,106.26

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