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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.20, 3,432.60 and 902.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.20, 3,432.60 and 902.82 is: 1,353.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.20 : 3,432.60 = 902.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.20/3,432.60 = 902.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.20x = 3,432.60 × 902.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.20x = 3,099,019.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,099,019.93/2,290.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.17

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