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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285, 3,153.24 and 1,290.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285, 3,153.24 and 1,290.40 is: 1,780.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285 : 3,153.24 = 1,290.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285/3,153.24 = 1,290.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285x = 3,153.24 × 1,290.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285x = 4,068,940.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,068,940.90/2,285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,780.72

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