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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.56, 3,439.60 and 906.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.56, 3,439.60 and 906.64 is: 1,359.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.56 : 3,439.60 = 906.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.56/3,439.60 = 906.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.56x = 3,439.60 × 906.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.56x = 3,118,468.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,118,468.08/2,293.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.66

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