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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.65, 3,432.98 and 902.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.65, 3,432.98 and 902.64 is: 1,353.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.65 : 3,432.98 = 902.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.65/3,432.98 = 902.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.65x = 3,432.98 × 902.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.65x = 3,098,740.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,098,740.55/2,288.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.96

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