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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.33, 3,452 and 1,068.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.33, 3,452 and 1,068.11 is: 1,602.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.33 : 3,452 = 1,068.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.33/3,452 = 1,068.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.33x = 3,452 × 1,068.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.33x = 3,687,115.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,687,115.72/2,301.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.17

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