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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.15, 3,451.34 and 914.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.15, 3,451.34 and 914.89 is: 1,371.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.15 : 3,451.34 = 914.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.15/3,451.34 = 914.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.15x = 3,451.34 × 914.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.15x = 3,157,591.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,157,591.88/2,302.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.58

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