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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.03, 3,437.96 and 904.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.03, 3,437.96 and 904.95 is: 1,357.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.03 : 3,437.96 = 904.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.03/3,437.96 = 904.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.03x = 3,437.96 × 904.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.03x = 3,111,177.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,111,177.38/2,292.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.39

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