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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.12, 3,435.83 and 904.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.12, 3,435.83 and 904.89 is: 1,356.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.12 : 3,435.83 = 904.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.12/3,435.83 = 904.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.12x = 3,435.83 × 904.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.12x = 3,109,048.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,109,048.21/2,292.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.41

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