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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.78, 3,439.08 and 905.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.78, 3,439.08 and 905.70 is: 1,358.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.78 : 3,439.08 = 905.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.78/3,439.08 = 905.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.78x = 3,439.08 × 905.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.78x = 3,114,774.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,114,774.76/2,292.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.51

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