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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.16, 3,451.70 and 915.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.16, 3,451.70 and 915.74 is: 1,372.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.16 : 3,451.70 = 915.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.16/3,451.70 = 915.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.16x = 3,451.70 × 915.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.16x = 3,160,859.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,160,859.76/2,303.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.40

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