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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.93, 3,439.31 and 905.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.93, 3,439.31 and 905.03 is: 1,358.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.93 : 3,439.31 = 905.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.93/3,439.31 = 905.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.93x = 3,439.31 × 905.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.93x = 3,112,678.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,112,678.73/2,291.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.10

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