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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.52, 3,453.99 and 1,203.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.52, 3,453.99 and 1,203.70 is: 1,808.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.52 : 3,453.99 = 1,203.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.52/3,453.99 = 1,203.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.52x = 3,453.99 × 1,203.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.52x = 4,157,567.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,157,567.76/2,298.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.80

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