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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.40, 3,428.79 and 901.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.40, 3,428.79 and 901.71 is: 1,351.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.40 : 3,428.79 = 901.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.40/3,428.79 = 901.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.40x = 3,428.79 × 901.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.40x = 3,091,774.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,091,774.23/2,287.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.65

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