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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.16, 3,452.88 and 916.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.16, 3,452.88 and 916.32 is: 1,373.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.16 : 3,452.88 = 916.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.16/3,452.88 = 916.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.16x = 3,452.88 × 916.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.16x = 3,163,943.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,163,943.00/2,303.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.74

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