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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.71, 3,429.88 and 900.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.71, 3,429.88 and 900.35 is: 1,349.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.71 : 3,429.88 = 900.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.71/3,429.88 = 900.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.71x = 3,429.88 × 900.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.71x = 3,088,085.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,088,085.92/2,287.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.86

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