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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.03, 3,510.51 and 916.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.03, 3,510.51 and 916.06 is: 1,373.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.03 : 3,510.51 = 916.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.03/3,510.51 = 916.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.03x = 3,510.51 × 916.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.03x = 3,215,837.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,215,837.79/2,341.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.68

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