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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.31, 3,440.59 and 908.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.31, 3,440.59 and 908.09 is: 1,361.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.31 : 3,440.59 = 908.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.31/3,440.59 = 908.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.31x = 3,440.59 × 908.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.31x = 3,124,365.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,124,365.37/2,295.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.20

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