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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.81, 3,452.76 and 915.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.81, 3,452.76 and 915.09 is: 1,372.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.81 : 3,452.76 = 915.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.81/3,452.76 = 915.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.81x = 3,452.76 × 915.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.81x = 3,159,586.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,159,586.15/2,301.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.65

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