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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.22, 3,429.98 and 901.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.22, 3,429.98 and 901.00 is: 1,350.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.22 : 3,429.98 = 901.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.22/3,429.98 = 901.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.22x = 3,429.98 × 901.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.22x = 3,090,409.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,090,409.30/2,288.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.57

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