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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.68, 3,435.94 and 902.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.68, 3,435.94 and 902.78 is: 1,354.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.68 : 3,435.94 = 902.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.68/3,435.94 = 902.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.68x = 3,435.94 × 902.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.68x = 3,101,897.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,101,897.91/2,289.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.73

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