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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.55, 3,436.63 and 903.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.55, 3,436.63 and 903.62 is: 1,355.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.55 : 3,436.63 = 903.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.55/3,436.63 = 903.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.55x = 3,436.63 × 903.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.55x = 3,105,413.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,105,413.93/2,290.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.75

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