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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.39, 3,433.26 and 903.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.39, 3,433.26 and 903.19 is: 1,353.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.39 : 3,433.26 = 903.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.39/3,433.26 = 903.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.39x = 3,433.26 × 903.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.39x = 3,100,886.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,100,886.10/2,290.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.87

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