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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.99, 3,456.42 and 918.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.99, 3,456.42 and 918.97 is: 1,377.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.99 : 3,456.42 = 918.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.99/3,456.42 = 918.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.99x = 3,456.42 × 918.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.99x = 3,176,349.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,176,349.09/2,305.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.43

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