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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.06, 3,433.49 and 901.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.06, 3,433.49 and 901.16 is: 1,352.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.06 : 3,433.49 = 901.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.06/3,433.49 = 901.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.06x = 3,433.49 × 901.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.06x = 3,094,102.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,094,102.18/2,288.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.28

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