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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.68, 3,437.43 and 903.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.68, 3,437.43 and 903.78 is: 1,356.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.68 : 3,437.43 = 903.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.68/3,437.43 = 903.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.68x = 3,437.43 × 903.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.68x = 3,106,680.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,106,680.49/2,290.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.23

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