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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.15, 3,452.83 and 915.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.15, 3,452.83 and 915.89 is: 1,373.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.15 : 3,452.83 = 915.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.15/3,452.83 = 915.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.15x = 3,452.83 × 915.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.15x = 3,162,412.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,162,412.47/2,303.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.08

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