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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.45, 3,433.08 and 901.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.45, 3,433.08 and 901.46 is: 1,352.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.45 : 3,433.08 = 901.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.45/3,433.08 = 901.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.45x = 3,433.08 × 901.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.45x = 3,094,784.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,094,784.30/2,288.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.35

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