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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.90, 3,432.45 and 902.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.90, 3,432.45 and 902.70 is: 1,353.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.90 : 3,432.45 = 902.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.90/3,432.45 = 902.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.90x = 3,432.45 × 902.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.90x = 3,098,472.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,098,472.62/2,289.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.10

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