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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.70, 3,433.29 and 990.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.70, 3,433.29 and 990.30 is: 1,485.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.70 : 3,433.29 = 990.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.70/3,433.29 = 990.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.70x = 3,433.29 × 990.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.70x = 3,399,987.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,399,987.09/2,288.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.55

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