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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.85, 3,439.98 and 1,901.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.85, 3,439.98 and 1,901.08 is: 2,852.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.85 : 3,439.98 = 1,901.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.85/3,439.98 = 1,901.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.85x = 3,439.98 × 1,901.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.85x = 6,539,677.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,539,677.18/2,292.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,852.20

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