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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.12, 3,319.08 and 1,301.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.12, 3,319.08 and 1,301.12 is: 1,795.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.12 : 3,319.08 = 1,301.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.12/3,319.08 = 1,301.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.12x = 3,319.08 × 1,301.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.12x = 4,318,521.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,318,521.37/2,405.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.55

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