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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.22, 3,431.26 and 900.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.22, 3,431.26 and 900.53 is: 1,350.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.22 : 3,431.26 = 900.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.22/3,431.26 = 900.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.22x = 3,431.26 × 900.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.22x = 3,089,958.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,089,958.89/2,287.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.97

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