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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.50, 3,438.51 and 906.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.50, 3,438.51 and 906.09 is: 1,358.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.50 : 3,438.51 = 906.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.50/3,438.51 = 906.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.50x = 3,438.51 × 906.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.50x = 3,115,599.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,115,599.53/2,293.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.45

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