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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.19, 3,436.29 and 904.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.19, 3,436.29 and 904.54 is: 1,357.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.19 : 3,436.29 = 904.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.19/3,436.29 = 904.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.19x = 3,436.29 × 904.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.19x = 3,108,261.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,108,261.76/2,290.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.21

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