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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.72, 3,439.08 and 907.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.72, 3,439.08 and 907.24 is: 1,360.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.72 : 3,439.08 = 907.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.72/3,439.08 = 907.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.72x = 3,439.08 × 907.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.72x = 3,120,070.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,120,070.94/2,293.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.27

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