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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.13, 3,448.98 and 913.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.13, 3,448.98 and 913.41 is: 1,369.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.13 : 3,448.98 = 913.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.13/3,448.98 = 913.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.13x = 3,448.98 × 913.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.13x = 3,150,332.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,150,332.82/2,300.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.63

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