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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.36, 3,285.54 and 1,036.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.36, 3,285.54 and 1,036.92 is: 1,555.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.36 : 3,285.54 = 1,036.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.36/3,285.54 = 1,036.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.36x = 3,285.54 × 1,036.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.36x = 3,406,842.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,406,842.14/2,190.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.38

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