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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.03, 3,449.05 and 1,261.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.03, 3,449.05 and 1,261.51 is: 1,889.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.03 : 3,449.05 = 1,261.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.03/3,449.05 = 1,261.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.03x = 3,449.05 × 1,261.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.03x = 4,350,999.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,350,999.29/2,303.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889.25

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