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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.38, 3,446.56 and 1,201.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.38, 3,446.56 and 1,201.46 is: 1,802.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.38 : 3,446.56 = 1,201.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.38/3,446.56 = 1,201.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.38x = 3,446.56 × 1,201.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.38x = 4,140,903.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,140,903.98/2,297.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.45

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