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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.88, 4,347.03 and 2,290.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.88, 4,347.03 and 2,290.52 is: 3,430.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.88 : 4,347.03 = 2,290.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.88/4,347.03 = 2,290.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.88x = 4,347.03 × 2,290.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.88x = 9,956,959.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,956,959.16/2,902.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.03

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