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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.26, 3,450.65 and 914.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.26, 3,450.65 and 914.54 is: 1,371.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.26 : 3,450.65 = 914.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.26/3,450.65 = 914.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.26x = 3,450.65 × 914.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.26x = 3,155,735.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,155,735.63/2,301.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.31

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