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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.28, 3,438.80 and 906.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.28, 3,438.80 and 906.96 is: 1,360.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.28 : 3,438.80 = 906.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.28/3,438.80 = 906.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.28x = 3,438.80 × 906.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.28x = 3,118,854.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,118,854.05/2,293.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.00

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