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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.52, 3,451.22 and 915.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.52, 3,451.22 and 915.49 is: 1,372.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.52 : 3,451.22 = 915.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.52/3,451.22 = 915.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.52x = 3,451.22 × 915.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.52x = 3,159,547.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,159,547.63/2,302.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.21

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