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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.48, 3,444.84 and 1,204.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.48, 3,444.84 and 1,204.32 is: 1,802.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.48 : 3,444.84 = 1,204.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.48/3,444.84 = 1,204.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.48x = 3,444.84 × 1,204.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.48x = 4,148,689.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,148,689.71/2,301.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.62

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