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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.40, 3,444.84 and 909.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.40, 3,444.84 and 909.33 is: 1,363.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.40 : 3,444.84 = 909.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.40/3,444.84 = 909.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.40x = 3,444.84 × 909.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.40x = 3,132,496.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,132,496.36/2,297.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.50

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