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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.65, 3,442.20 and 908.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.65, 3,442.20 and 908.13 is: 1,362.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.65 : 3,442.20 = 908.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.65/3,442.20 = 908.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.65x = 3,442.20 × 908.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.65x = 3,125,965.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,125,965.09/2,294.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.28

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