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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.36, 3,430.72 and 901.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.36, 3,430.72 and 901.72 is: 1,352.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.36 : 3,430.72 = 901.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.36/3,430.72 = 901.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.36x = 3,430.72 × 901.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.36x = 3,093,548.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,093,548.84/2,287.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.45

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