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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.80, 3,423.78 and 1,308.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.80, 3,423.78 and 1,308.72 is: 1,963.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.80 : 3,423.78 = 1,308.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.80/3,423.78 = 1,308.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.80x = 3,423.78 × 1,308.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.80x = 4,480,769.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,480,769.36/2,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,963.70

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