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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.90, 3,418.80 and 1,306.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.90, 3,418.80 and 1,306.04 is: 1,955.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.90 : 3,418.80 = 1,306.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.90/3,418.80 = 1,306.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.90x = 3,418.80 × 1,306.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.90x = 4,465,089.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,465,089.55/2,282.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.88

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