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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.18, 3,455.40 and 899.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.18, 3,455.40 and 899.22 is: 1,347.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.18 : 3,455.40 = 899.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.18/3,455.40 = 899.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.18x = 3,455.40 × 899.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.18x = 3,107,164.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,107,164.79/2,305.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.91

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