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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.26, 3,432.80 and 901.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.26, 3,432.80 and 901.65 is: 1,352.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.26 : 3,432.80 = 901.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.26/3,432.80 = 901.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.26x = 3,432.80 × 901.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.26x = 3,095,184.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,095,184.12/2,288.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.64

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