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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.38, 3,446.58 and 1,325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.38, 3,446.58 and 1,325.44 is: 1,985.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.38 : 3,446.58 = 1,325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.38/3,446.58 = 1,325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.38x = 3,446.58 × 1,325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.38x = 4,568,235.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,568,235.00/2,301.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,985.00

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