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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.13, 3,453.48 and 916.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.13, 3,453.48 and 916.41 is: 1,374.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.13 : 3,453.48 = 916.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.13/3,453.48 = 916.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.13x = 3,453.48 × 916.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.13x = 3,164,803.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,164,803.61/2,303.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.13

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