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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.24, 3,452.82 and 915.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.24, 3,452.82 and 915.88 is: 1,373.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.24 : 3,452.82 = 915.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.24/3,452.82 = 915.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.24x = 3,452.82 × 915.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.24x = 3,162,368.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,162,368.78/2,303.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.01

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