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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.54, 3,452.18 and 915.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.54, 3,452.18 and 915.28 is: 1,372.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.54 : 3,452.18 = 915.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.54/3,452.18 = 915.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.54x = 3,452.18 × 915.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.54x = 3,159,711.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,159,711.31/2,302.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.27

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