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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.20, 3,452.24 and 915.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.20, 3,452.24 and 915.20 is: 1,372.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.20 : 3,452.24 = 915.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.20/3,452.24 = 915.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.20x = 3,452.24 × 915.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.20x = 3,159,490.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,159,490.05/2,301.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.97

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