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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.94, 3,451.11 and 1,203.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.94, 3,451.11 and 1,203.82 is: 1,807.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.94 : 3,451.11 = 1,203.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.94/3,451.11 = 1,203.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.94x = 3,451.11 × 1,203.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.94x = 4,154,515.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,154,515.24/2,298.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.14

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