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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.10, 3,456.43 and 917.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.10, 3,456.43 and 917.30 is: 1,375.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.10 : 3,456.43 = 917.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.10/3,456.43 = 917.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.10x = 3,456.43 × 917.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.10x = 3,170,583.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,170,583.24/2,305.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.46

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