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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.40, 3,286.56 and 1,150.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.40, 3,286.56 and 1,150.15 is: 1,725.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.40 : 3,286.56 = 1,150.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.40/3,286.56 = 1,150.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.40x = 3,286.56 × 1,150.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.40x = 3,780,036.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,780,036.98/2,190.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.73

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