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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.54, 3,439.92 and 905.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.54, 3,439.92 and 905.88 is: 1,358.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.54 : 3,439.92 = 905.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.54/3,439.92 = 905.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.54x = 3,439.92 × 905.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.54x = 3,116,154.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,116,154.73/2,293.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.67

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