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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.69, 3,439.67 and 1,306.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.69, 3,439.67 and 1,306.22 is: 1,957.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.69 : 3,439.67 = 1,306.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.69/3,439.67 = 1,306.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.69x = 3,439.67 × 1,306.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.69x = 4,492,942.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,492,942.02/2,294.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.98

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