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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.26, 3,434.30 and 902.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.26, 3,434.30 and 902.65 is: 1,354.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.26 : 3,434.30 = 902.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.26/3,434.30 = 902.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.26x = 3,434.30 × 902.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.26x = 3,099,970.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,099,970.90/2,289.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.14

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