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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.06, 3,439.49 and 905.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.06, 3,439.49 and 905.16 is: 1,358.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.06 : 3,439.49 = 905.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.06/3,439.49 = 905.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.06x = 3,439.49 × 905.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.06x = 3,113,288.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,113,288.77/2,292.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.29

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