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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.44, 3,451.35 and 1,204.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.44, 3,451.35 and 1,204.47 is: 1,805.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.44 : 3,451.35 = 1,204.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.44/3,451.35 = 1,204.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.44x = 3,451.35 × 1,204.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.44x = 4,157,047.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,157,047.53/2,302.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.50

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