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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.24, 3,452.60 and 915.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.24, 3,452.60 and 915.16 is: 1,372.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.24 : 3,452.60 = 915.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.24/3,452.60 = 915.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.24x = 3,452.60 × 915.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.24x = 3,159,681.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,159,681.42/2,302.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.44

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