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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.21, 3,429.95 and 900.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.21, 3,429.95 and 900.98 is: 1,350.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.21 : 3,429.95 = 900.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.21/3,429.95 = 900.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.21x = 3,429.95 × 900.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.21x = 3,090,294.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,090,294.70/2,288.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.53

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