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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.88, 3,437.66 and 905.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.88, 3,437.66 and 905.42 is: 1,358.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.88 : 3,437.66 = 905.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.88/3,437.66 = 905.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.88x = 3,437.66 × 905.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.88x = 3,112,526.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,112,526.12/2,291.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.07

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