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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.48, 3,449.92 and 1,191.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.48, 3,449.92 and 1,191.37 is: 1,785.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.48 : 3,449.92 = 1,191.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.48/3,449.92 = 1,191.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.48x = 3,449.92 × 1,191.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.48x = 4,110,131.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,110,131.19/2,301.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.86

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