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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.04, 3,350.91 and 917.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.04, 3,350.91 and 917.45 is: 1,376.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.04 : 3,350.91 = 917.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.04/3,350.91 = 917.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.04x = 3,350.91 × 917.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.04x = 3,074,286.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,074,286.91/2,234.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.11

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