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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.86, 3,436.94 and 907.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.86, 3,436.94 and 907.16 is: 1,359.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.86 : 3,436.94 = 907.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.86/3,436.94 = 907.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.86x = 3,436.94 × 907.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.86x = 3,117,832.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,117,832.77/2,292.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.80

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