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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.04, 3,437.30 and 905.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.04, 3,437.30 and 905.92 is: 1,357.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.04 : 3,437.30 = 905.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.04/3,437.30 = 905.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.04x = 3,437.30 × 905.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.04x = 3,113,912.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,113,912.49/2,293.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.98

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