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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.12, 3,449.28 and 1,129.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.12, 3,449.28 and 1,129.50 is: 1,693.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.12 : 3,449.28 = 1,129.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.12/3,449.28 = 1,129.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.12x = 3,449.28 × 1,129.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.12x = 3,895,961.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,895,961.76/2,301.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.07

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