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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.27, 3,452.12 and 1,202.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.27, 3,452.12 and 1,202.44 is: 1,806.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.27 : 3,452.12 = 1,202.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.27/3,452.12 = 1,202.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.27x = 3,452.12 × 1,202.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.27x = 4,150,967.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,150,967.17/2,297.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.91

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