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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.10, 3,430.91 and 900.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.10, 3,430.91 and 900.26 is: 1,350.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.10 : 3,430.91 = 900.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.10/3,430.91 = 900.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.10x = 3,430.91 × 900.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.10x = 3,088,709.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,088,709.00/2,287.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.49

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