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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.89, 3,391.29 and 2,160.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.89, 3,391.29 and 2,160.69 is: 3,245.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.89 : 3,391.29 = 2,160.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.89/3,391.29 = 2,160.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.89x = 3,391.29 × 2,160.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.89x = 7,327,526.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,327,526.39/2,257.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.30

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