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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.73, 3,435.57 and 904.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.73, 3,435.57 and 904.34 is: 1,355.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.73 : 3,435.57 = 904.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.73/3,435.57 = 904.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.73x = 3,435.57 × 904.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.73x = 3,106,906.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,106,906.20/2,291.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.70

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