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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.83, 3,430.92 and 901.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.83, 3,430.92 and 901.62 is: 1,351.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.83 : 3,430.92 = 901.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.83/3,430.92 = 901.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.83x = 3,430.92 × 901.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.83x = 3,093,395.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,093,395.90/2,288.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.52

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