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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.81, 3,433.12 and 900.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.81, 3,433.12 and 900.91 is: 1,351.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.81 : 3,433.12 = 900.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.81/3,433.12 = 900.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.81x = 3,433.12 × 900.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.81x = 3,092,914.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,092,914.97/2,287.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.91

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