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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.78, 3,454.62 and 915.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.78, 3,454.62 and 915.86 is: 1,373.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.78 : 3,454.62 = 915.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.78/3,454.62 = 915.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.78x = 3,454.62 × 915.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.78x = 3,163,948.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,163,948.27/2,302.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.97

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