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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.62, 3,451.95 and 916.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.62, 3,451.95 and 916.94 is: 1,374.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.62 : 3,451.95 = 916.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.62/3,451.95 = 916.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.62x = 3,451.95 × 916.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.62x = 3,165,213.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,165,213.77/2,302.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.61

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