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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.91, 3,440.03 and 906.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.91, 3,440.03 and 906.33 is: 1,358.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.91 : 3,440.03 = 906.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.91/3,440.03 = 906.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.91x = 3,440.03 × 906.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.91x = 3,117,797.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,117,797.86/2,294.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.57

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