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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.59, 3,435.73 and 903.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.59, 3,435.73 and 903.67 is: 1,355.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.59 : 3,435.73 = 903.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.59/3,435.73 = 903.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.59x = 3,435.73 × 903.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.59x = 3,104,755.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,104,755.28/2,290.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.44

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