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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.90, 3,408.90 and 1,102.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.90, 3,408.90 and 1,102.90 is: 1,654.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.90 : 3,408.90 = 1,102.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.90/3,408.90 = 1,102.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.90x = 3,408.90 × 1,102.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.90x = 3,759,675.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,759,675.81/2,272.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,654.13

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