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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.26, 3,458.97 and 1,151.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.26, 3,458.97 and 1,151.01 is: 1,727.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.26 : 3,458.97 = 1,151.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.26/3,458.97 = 1,151.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.26x = 3,458.97 × 1,151.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.26x = 3,981,309.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,981,309.06/2,305.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.05

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