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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.91, 3,437.04 and 904.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.91, 3,437.04 and 904.33 is: 1,355.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.91 : 3,437.04 = 904.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.91/3,437.04 = 904.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.91x = 3,437.04 × 904.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.91x = 3,108,218.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,108,218.38/2,292.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.58

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