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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.54, 3,450.68 and 914.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.54, 3,450.68 and 914.28 is: 1,370.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.54 : 3,450.68 = 914.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.54/3,450.68 = 914.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.54x = 3,450.68 × 914.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.54x = 3,154,887.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,154,887.71/2,301.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.77

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