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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.88, 3,442.37 and 907.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.88, 3,442.37 and 907.25 is: 1,361.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.88 : 3,442.37 = 907.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.88/3,442.37 = 907.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.88x = 3,442.37 × 907.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.88x = 3,123,068.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,123,068.43/2,293.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.48

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