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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.50, 3,434.40 and 902.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.50, 3,434.40 and 902.21 is: 1,352.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.50 : 3,434.40 = 902.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.50/3,434.40 = 902.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.50x = 3,434.40 × 902.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.50x = 3,098,532.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,098,532.85/2,290.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.78

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