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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.29, 3,452.97 and 1,205.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.29, 3,452.97 and 1,205.40 is: 1,808.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.29 : 3,452.97 = 1,205.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.29/3,452.97 = 1,205.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.29x = 3,452.97 × 1,205.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.29x = 4,162,214.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,162,214.18/2,301.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.64

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