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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.36, 3,453.03 and 916.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.36, 3,453.03 and 916.00 is: 1,373.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.36 : 3,453.03 = 916.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.36/3,453.03 = 916.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.36x = 3,453.03 × 916.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.36x = 3,162,966.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,162,966.85/2,302.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.79

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