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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.23, 3,453.82 and 915.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.23, 3,453.82 and 915.55 is: 1,374.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.23 : 3,453.82 = 915.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.23/3,453.82 = 915.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.23x = 3,453.82 × 915.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.23x = 3,162,133.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,162,133.98/2,301.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.10

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