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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.78, 3,429.84 and 901.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.78, 3,429.84 and 901.46 is: 1,351.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.78 : 3,429.84 = 901.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.78/3,429.84 = 901.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.78x = 3,429.84 × 901.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.78x = 3,091,863.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,091,863.57/2,287.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.47

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