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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.10, 3,448.82 and 1,362.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.10, 3,448.82 and 1,362.25 is: 2,040.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.10 : 3,448.82 = 1,362.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.10/3,448.82 = 1,362.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.10x = 3,448.82 × 1,362.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.10x = 4,698,155.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,698,155.05/2,302.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,040.81

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