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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.90, 3,439.38 and 905.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.90, 3,439.38 and 905.64 is: 1,358.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.90 : 3,439.38 = 905.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.90/3,439.38 = 905.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.90x = 3,439.38 × 905.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.90x = 3,114,840.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,114,840.10/2,292.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.47

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