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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.57, 3,449.36 and 1,204.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.57, 3,449.36 and 1,204.25 is: 1,806.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.57 : 3,449.36 = 1,204.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.57/3,449.36 = 1,204.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.57x = 3,449.36 × 1,204.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.57x = 4,153,885.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,153,885.76/2,299.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.38

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