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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.35, 3,451.49 and 1,205.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.35, 3,451.49 and 1,205.44 is: 1,808.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.35 : 3,451.49 = 1,205.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.35/3,451.49 = 1,205.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.35x = 3,451.49 × 1,205.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.35x = 4,160,564.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,160,564.11/2,300.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.67

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