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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.91, 3,458.19 and 918.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.91, 3,458.19 and 918.79 is: 1,377.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.91 : 3,458.19 = 918.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.91/3,458.19 = 918.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.91x = 3,458.19 × 918.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.91x = 3,177,350.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,177,350.39/2,305.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.92

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