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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.06, 3,438.72 and 906.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.06, 3,438.72 and 906.83 is: 1,359.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.06 : 3,438.72 = 906.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.06/3,438.72 = 906.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.06x = 3,438.72 × 906.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.06x = 3,118,334.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,118,334.46/2,294.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.31

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