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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.60, 3,452.36 and 1,205.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.60, 3,452.36 and 1,205.75 is: 1,809.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.60 : 3,452.36 = 1,205.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.60/3,452.36 = 1,205.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.60x = 3,452.36 × 1,205.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.60x = 4,162,685.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,162,685.67/2,300.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,809.39

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