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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.06, 3,437.10 and 904.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.06, 3,437.10 and 904.40 is: 1,356.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.06 : 3,437.10 = 904.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.06/3,437.10 = 904.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.06x = 3,437.10 × 904.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.06x = 3,108,513.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,108,513.24/2,291.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.80

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