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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.52, 3,447.51 and 1,202.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.52, 3,447.51 and 1,202.56 is: 1,801.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.52 : 3,447.51 = 1,202.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.52/3,447.51 = 1,202.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.52x = 3,447.51 × 1,202.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.52x = 4,145,837.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,145,837.63/2,301.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.35

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