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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.10, 3,452.10 and 914.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.10, 3,452.10 and 914.20 is: 1,371.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.10 : 3,452.10 = 914.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.10/3,452.10 = 914.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.10x = 3,452.10 × 914.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.10x = 3,155,909.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,155,909.82/2,301.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.48

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