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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.05, 3,430.50 and 899.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.05, 3,430.50 and 899.38 is: 1,349.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.05 : 3,430.50 = 899.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.05/3,430.50 = 899.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.05x = 3,430.50 × 899.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.05x = 3,085,318.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,085,318.59/2,287.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.04

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