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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.09, 3,452.77 and 914.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.09, 3,452.77 and 914.39 is: 1,372.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.09 : 3,452.77 = 914.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.09/3,452.77 = 914.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.09x = 3,452.77 × 914.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.09x = 3,157,178.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,157,178.36/2,301.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.04

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