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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.72, 3,388.38 and 1,090

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.72, 3,388.38 and 1,090 is: 1,633.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.72 : 3,388.38 = 1,090 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.72/3,388.38 = 1,090/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.72x = 3,388.38 × 1,090
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.72x = 3,693,334.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,693,334.20/2,260.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.70

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