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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.57, 3,449.84 and 1,130.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.57, 3,449.84 and 1,130.22 is: 1,694.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.57 : 3,449.84 = 1,130.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.57/3,449.84 = 1,130.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.57x = 3,449.84 × 1,130.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.57x = 3,899,072.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,899,072.51/2,301.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.09

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