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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.01, 3,456.62 and 1,208.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.01, 3,456.62 and 1,208.08 is: 1,812.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.01 : 3,456.62 = 1,208.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.01/3,456.62 = 1,208.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.01x = 3,456.62 × 1,208.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.01x = 4,175,873.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,175,873.49/2,304.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.44

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