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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.96, 3,455.94 and 917.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.96, 3,455.94 and 917.20 is: 1,375.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.96 : 3,455.94 = 917.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.96/3,455.94 = 917.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.96x = 3,455.94 × 917.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.96x = 3,169,788.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,169,788.17/2,303.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.80

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