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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.30, 3,434.01 and 902.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.30, 3,434.01 and 902.58 is: 1,353.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.30 : 3,434.01 = 902.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.30/3,434.01 = 902.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.30x = 3,434.01 × 902.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.30x = 3,099,468.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,099,468.75/2,289.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.89

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