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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.33, 3,459.01 and 1,209.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.33, 3,459.01 and 1,209.43 is: 1,814.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.33 : 3,459.01 = 1,209.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.33/3,459.01 = 1,209.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.33x = 3,459.01 × 1,209.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.33x = 4,183,418.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,183,418.79/2,305.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814.67

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