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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.39, 3,444.34 and 1,200.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.39, 3,444.34 and 1,200.72 is: 1,801.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.39 : 3,444.34 = 1,200.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.39/3,444.34 = 1,200.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.39x = 3,444.34 × 1,200.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.39x = 4,135,687.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,135,687.92/2,295.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.74

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