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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.53, 3,449.90 and 1,203.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.53, 3,449.90 and 1,203.60 is: 1,805.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.53 : 3,449.90 = 1,203.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.53/3,449.90 = 1,203.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.53x = 3,449.90 × 1,203.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.53x = 4,152,276.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,152,276.37/2,299.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.71

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