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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.46, 3,423.69 and 915.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.46, 3,423.69 and 915.42 is: 1,373.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.46 : 3,423.69 = 915.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.46/3,423.69 = 915.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.46x = 3,423.69 × 915.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.46x = 3,134,114.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,134,114.30/2,282.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.13

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