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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.93, 3,449.81 and 1,260.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.93, 3,449.81 and 1,260.36 is: 1,888.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.93 : 3,449.81 = 1,260.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.93/3,449.81 = 1,260.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.93x = 3,449.81 × 1,260.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.93x = 4,348,005.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,348,005.68/2,301.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,888.85

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