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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.70, 3,450.56 and 1,204.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.70, 3,450.56 and 1,204.85 is: 1,807.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.70 : 3,450.56 = 1,204.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.70/3,450.56 = 1,204.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.70x = 3,450.56 × 1,204.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.70x = 4,157,407.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,157,407.22/2,299.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.80

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