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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.92, 3,450.73 and 914.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.92, 3,450.73 and 914.23 is: 1,371.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.92 : 3,450.73 = 914.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.92/3,450.73 = 914.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.92x = 3,450.73 × 914.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.92x = 3,154,760.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,154,760.89/2,300.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.09

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