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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.74, 3,446.64 and 1,205.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.74, 3,446.64 and 1,205.46 is: 1,804.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.74 : 3,446.64 = 1,205.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.74/3,446.64 = 1,205.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.74x = 3,446.64 × 1,205.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.74x = 4,154,786.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,154,786.65/2,302.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804.28

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