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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.30, 3,405.37 and 902.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.30, 3,405.37 and 902.30 is: 1,353.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.30 : 3,405.37 = 902.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.30/3,405.37 = 902.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.30x = 3,405.37 × 902.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.30x = 3,072,665.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,072,665.35/2,270.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.42

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