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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.54, 3,445.59 and 911.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.54, 3,445.59 and 911.43 is: 1,366.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.54 : 3,445.59 = 911.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.54/3,445.59 = 911.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.54x = 3,445.59 × 911.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.54x = 3,140,414.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,140,414.09/2,298.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.26

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