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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.26, 3,430.32 and 900.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.26, 3,430.32 and 900.18 is: 1,350.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.26 : 3,430.32 = 900.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.26/3,430.32 = 900.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.26x = 3,430.32 × 900.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.26x = 3,087,905.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,087,905.46/2,287.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.05

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