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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.20, 3,448.31 and 1,203.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.20, 3,448.31 and 1,203.35 is: 1,805.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.20 : 3,448.31 = 1,203.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.20/3,448.31 = 1,203.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.20x = 3,448.31 × 1,203.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.20x = 4,149,500.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,149,500.58/2,298.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.55

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