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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.52, 3,451.31 and 913.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.52, 3,451.31 and 913.93 is: 1,369.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.52 : 3,451.31 = 913.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.52/3,451.31 = 913.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.52x = 3,451.31 × 913.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.52x = 3,154,255.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,154,255.75/2,302.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.91

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