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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.56, 3,451.58 and 915.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.56, 3,451.58 and 915.24 is: 1,372.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.56 : 3,451.58 = 915.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.56/3,451.58 = 915.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.56x = 3,451.58 × 915.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.56x = 3,159,024.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,159,024.08/2,301.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.56

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