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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.96, 3,433.41 and 902.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.96, 3,433.41 and 902.43 is: 1,353.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.96 : 3,433.41 = 902.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.96/3,433.41 = 902.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.96x = 3,433.41 × 902.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.96x = 3,098,412.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,098,412.19/2,289.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.04

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