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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.09, 3,443.58 and 909.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.09, 3,443.58 and 909.50 is: 1,363.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.09 : 3,443.58 = 909.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.09/3,443.58 = 909.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.09x = 3,443.58 × 909.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.09x = 3,131,918.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,131,918.79/2,297.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.43

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