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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.08, 3,455.02 and 918.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.08, 3,455.02 and 918.03 is: 1,376.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.08 : 3,455.02 = 918.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.08/3,455.02 = 918.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.08x = 3,455.02 × 918.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.08x = 3,171,812.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,171,812.01/2,305.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.01

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