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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.46, 3,442.23 and 926.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.46, 3,442.23 and 926.50 is: 1,389.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.46 : 3,442.23 = 926.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.46/3,442.23 = 926.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.46x = 3,442.23 × 926.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.46x = 3,189,226.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,189,226.10/2,295.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.36

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