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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.43, 3,351.65 and 917.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.43, 3,351.65 and 917.84 is: 1,376.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.43 : 3,351.65 = 917.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.43/3,351.65 = 917.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.43x = 3,351.65 × 917.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.43x = 3,076,278.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,076,278.44/2,234.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.76

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