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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.06, 3,446.34 and 911.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.06, 3,446.34 and 911.15 is: 1,366.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.06 : 3,446.34 = 911.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.06/3,446.34 = 911.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.06x = 3,446.34 × 911.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.06x = 3,140,115.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,140,115.46/2,298.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.42

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