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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.51, 3,452.90 and 916.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.51, 3,452.90 and 916.45 is: 1,373.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.51 : 3,452.90 = 916.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.51/3,452.90 = 916.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.51x = 3,452.90 × 916.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.51x = 3,164,396.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,164,396.99/2,303.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.73

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