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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.45, 3,455.63 and 1,381.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.45, 3,455.63 and 1,381.12 is: 2,073.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.45 : 3,455.63 = 1,381.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.45/3,455.63 = 1,381.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.45x = 3,455.63 × 1,381.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.45x = 4,772,639.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,772,639.71/2,301.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.76

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