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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.75, 3,410.63 and 905.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.75, 3,410.63 and 905.75 is: 1,358.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.75 : 3,410.63 = 905.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.75/3,410.63 = 905.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.75x = 3,410.63 × 905.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.75x = 3,089,178.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,089,178.12/2,273.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.63

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