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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.64, 3,438.30 and 904.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.64, 3,438.30 and 904.20 is: 1,356.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.64 : 3,438.30 = 904.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.64/3,438.30 = 904.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.64x = 3,438.30 × 904.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.64x = 3,108,910.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,108,910.86/2,291.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.63

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