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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.09, 3,428.24 and 900.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.09, 3,428.24 and 900.09 is: 1,349.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.09 : 3,428.24 = 900.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.09/3,428.24 = 900.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.09x = 3,428.24 × 900.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.09x = 3,085,720.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,085,720.04/2,286.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.78

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