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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.68, 3,454.14 and 916.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.68, 3,454.14 and 916.52 is: 1,373.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.68 : 3,454.14 = 916.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.68/3,454.14 = 916.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.68x = 3,454.14 × 916.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.68x = 3,165,788.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,165,788.39/2,304.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.63

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