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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.94, 3,449.61 and 1,202.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.94, 3,449.61 and 1,202.82 is: 1,805.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.94 : 3,449.61 = 1,202.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.94/3,449.61 = 1,202.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.94x = 3,449.61 × 1,202.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.94x = 4,149,259.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,149,259.90/2,297.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.64

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