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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.21, 3,445.29 and 912.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.21, 3,445.29 and 912.52 is: 1,367.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.21 : 3,445.29 = 912.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.21/3,445.29 = 912.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.21x = 3,445.29 × 912.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.21x = 3,143,896.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,143,896.03/2,298.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.98

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