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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.62, 3,452.45 and 1,208.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.62, 3,452.45 and 1,208.12 is: 1,812.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.62 : 3,452.45 = 1,208.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.62/3,452.45 = 1,208.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.62x = 3,452.45 × 1,208.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.62x = 4,170,950.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,170,950.59/2,301.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.18

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