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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.83, 3,429.90 and 900.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.83, 3,429.90 and 900.07 is: 1,349.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.83 : 3,429.90 = 900.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.83/3,429.90 = 900.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.83x = 3,429.90 × 900.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.83x = 3,087,141.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,087,141.52/2,286.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.96

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