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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.38, 3,458.52 and 918.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.38, 3,458.52 and 918.42 is: 1,377.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.38 : 3,458.52 = 918.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.38/3,458.52 = 918.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.38x = 3,458.52 × 918.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.38x = 3,176,373.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,176,373.94/2,305.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.81

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