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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.55, 3,440.30 and 1,200.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.55, 3,440.30 and 1,200.05 is: 1,800.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.55 : 3,440.30 = 1,200.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.55/3,440.30 = 1,200.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.55x = 3,440.30 × 1,200.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.55x = 4,128,532.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,128,532.02/2,293.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,800.06

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