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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.14, 3,451.76 and 1,207.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.14, 3,451.76 and 1,207.64 is: 1,811.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.14 : 3,451.76 = 1,207.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.14/3,451.76 = 1,207.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.14x = 3,451.76 × 1,207.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.14x = 4,168,460.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,168,460.15/2,301.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,811.48

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