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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.82, 3,450.37 and 1,377.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.82, 3,450.37 and 1,377.81 is: 2,065.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.82 : 3,450.37 = 1,377.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.82/3,450.37 = 1,377.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.82x = 3,450.37 × 1,377.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.82x = 4,753,957.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,753,957.30/2,301.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,065.31

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