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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.52, 3,450.72 and 1,204.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.52, 3,450.72 and 1,204.76 is: 1,807.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.52 : 3,450.72 = 1,204.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.52/3,450.72 = 1,204.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.52x = 3,450.72 × 1,204.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.52x = 4,157,289.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,157,289.43/2,299.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.89

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