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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.38, 3,438.05 and 994.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.38, 3,438.05 and 994.14 is: 1,490.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.38 : 3,438.05 = 994.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.38/3,438.05 = 994.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.38x = 3,438.05 × 994.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.38x = 3,417,898.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,417,898.06/2,293.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.33

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