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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.68, 3,455.58 and 917.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.68, 3,455.58 and 917.66 is: 1,376.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.68 : 3,455.58 = 917.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.68/3,455.58 = 917.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.68x = 3,455.58 × 917.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.68x = 3,171,047.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,171,047.54/2,303.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.51

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