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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.72, 3,450.22 and 913.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.72, 3,450.22 and 913.64 is: 1,370.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.72 : 3,450.22 = 913.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.72/3,450.22 = 913.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.72x = 3,450.22 × 913.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.72x = 3,152,259.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,152,259.00/2,300.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.12

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