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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.38, 3,433.14 and 991.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.38, 3,433.14 and 991.95 is: 1,486.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.38 : 3,433.14 = 991.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.38/3,433.14 = 991.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.38x = 3,433.14 × 991.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.38x = 3,405,503.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,405,503.22/2,290.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.87

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