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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.53, 3,450.35 and 1,068.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.53, 3,450.35 and 1,068.30 is: 1,601.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.53 : 3,450.35 = 1,068.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.53/3,450.35 = 1,068.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.53x = 3,450.35 × 1,068.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.53x = 3,686,003.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,686,003.56/2,301.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.55

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