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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.12, 3,452.40 and 914.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.12, 3,452.40 and 914.64 is: 1,372.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.12 : 3,452.40 = 914.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.12/3,452.40 = 914.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.12x = 3,452.40 × 914.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.12x = 3,157,703.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,157,703.14/2,301.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.25

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