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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.24, 3,449.61 and 913.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.24, 3,449.61 and 913.16 is: 1,369.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.24 : 3,449.61 = 913.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.24/3,449.61 = 913.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.24x = 3,449.61 × 913.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.24x = 3,150,028.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,150,028.62/2,300.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.44

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