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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.67, 3,424.01 and 1,306.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.67, 3,424.01 and 1,306.69 is: 1,960.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.67 : 3,424.01 = 1,306.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.67/3,424.01 = 1,306.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.67x = 3,424.01 × 1,306.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.67x = 4,474,104.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,474,104.53/2,282.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,960.03

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