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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.21, 3,433.48 and 902.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.21, 3,433.48 and 902.55 is: 1,354.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.21 : 3,433.48 = 902.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.21/3,433.48 = 902.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.21x = 3,433.48 × 902.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.21x = 3,098,874.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,098,874.28/2,288.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.28

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