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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.48, 3,438.84 and 1,200.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.48, 3,438.84 and 1,200.32 is: 1,796.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.48 : 3,438.84 = 1,200.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.48/3,438.84 = 1,200.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.48x = 3,438.84 × 1,200.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.48x = 4,127,708.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,127,708.43/2,297.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.62

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