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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.83, 3,452.51 and 1,191.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.83, 3,452.51 and 1,191.05 is: 1,785.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.83 : 3,452.51 = 1,191.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.83/3,452.51 = 1,191.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.83x = 3,452.51 × 1,191.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.83x = 4,112,123.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,112,123.42/2,302.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.68

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