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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.95, 3,438.57 and 905.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.95, 3,438.57 and 905.40 is: 1,357.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.95 : 3,438.57 = 905.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.95/3,438.57 = 905.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.95x = 3,438.57 × 905.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.95x = 3,113,281.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,113,281.28/2,293.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.17

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