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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.34, 3,443.98 and 911.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.34, 3,443.98 and 911.64 is: 1,366.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.34 : 3,443.98 = 911.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.34/3,443.98 = 911.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.34x = 3,443.98 × 911.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.34x = 3,139,669.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,139,669.93/2,297.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.65

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