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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.80, 3,457.89 and 918.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.80, 3,457.89 and 918.68 is: 1,377.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.80 : 3,457.89 = 918.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.80/3,457.89 = 918.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.80x = 3,457.89 × 918.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.80x = 3,176,677.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,176,677.10/2,305.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.69

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