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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.33, 3,433.46 and 991.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.33, 3,433.46 and 991.71 is: 1,487.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.33 : 3,433.46 = 991.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.33/3,433.46 = 991.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.33x = 3,433.46 × 991.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.33x = 3,404,991.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,404,991.66/2,289.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.33

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