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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.96, 3,459.15 and 918.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.96, 3,459.15 and 918.96 is: 1,378.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.96 : 3,459.15 = 918.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.96/3,459.15 = 918.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.96x = 3,459.15 × 918.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.96x = 3,178,820.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,178,820.48/2,305.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.52

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