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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.50, 3,319.60 and 1,301.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.50, 3,319.60 and 1,301.50 is: 1,796.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.50 : 3,319.60 = 1,301.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.50/3,319.60 = 1,301.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.50x = 3,319.60 × 1,301.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.50x = 4,320,459.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,320,459.40/2,405.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.08

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