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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.13, 3,456.48 and 918.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.13, 3,456.48 and 918.41 is: 1,377.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.13 : 3,456.48 = 918.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.13/3,456.48 = 918.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.13x = 3,456.48 × 918.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.13x = 3,174,465.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,174,465.80/2,305.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.13

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