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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.67, 3,430.23 and 900.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.67, 3,430.23 and 900.13 is: 1,350.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.67 : 3,430.23 = 900.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.67/3,430.23 = 900.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.67x = 3,430.23 × 900.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.67x = 3,087,652.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,087,652.93/2,286.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.28

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