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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.26, 3,455.34 and 918

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.26, 3,455.34 and 918 is: 1,375.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.26 : 3,455.34 = 918 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.26/3,455.34 = 918/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.26x = 3,455.34 × 918
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.26x = 3,172,002.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,172,002.12/2,305.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.98

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