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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.62, 3,445.90 and 912.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.62, 3,445.90 and 912.93 is: 1,368.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.62 : 3,445.90 = 912.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.62/3,445.90 = 912.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.62x = 3,445.90 × 912.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.62x = 3,145,865.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,145,865.49/2,298.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.59

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