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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.67, 3,428.43 and 900.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.67, 3,428.43 and 900.16 is: 1,349.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.67 : 3,428.43 = 900.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.67/3,428.43 = 900.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.67x = 3,428.43 × 900.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.67x = 3,086,142.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,086,142.89/2,286.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.62

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