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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.93, 3,450.13 and 1,326.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.93, 3,450.13 and 1,326.01 is: 1,987.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.93 : 3,450.13 = 1,326.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.93/3,450.13 = 1,326.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.93x = 3,450.13 × 1,326.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.93x = 4,574,906.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,574,906.88/2,301.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,987.42

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