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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.65, 3,441.78 and 1,200.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.65, 3,441.78 and 1,200.69 is: 1,797.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.65 : 3,441.78 = 1,200.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.65/3,441.78 = 1,200.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.65x = 3,441.78 × 1,200.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.65x = 4,132,510.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,132,510.83/2,298.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.80

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