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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.79, 3,436.11 and 903.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.79, 3,436.11 and 903.13 is: 1,354.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.79 : 3,436.11 = 903.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.79/3,436.11 = 903.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.79x = 3,436.11 × 903.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.79x = 3,103,245.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,103,245.43/2,290.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.66

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