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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.49, 3,455.92 and 916.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.49, 3,455.92 and 916.03 is: 1,374.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.49 : 3,455.92 = 916.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.49/3,455.92 = 916.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.49x = 3,455.92 × 916.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.49x = 3,165,736.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,165,736.43/2,303.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.32

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