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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.89, 3,432.65 and 900.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.89, 3,432.65 and 900.46 is: 1,351.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.89 : 3,432.65 = 900.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.89/3,432.65 = 900.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.89x = 3,432.65 × 900.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.89x = 3,090,957.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,090,957.69/2,287.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.01

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