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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.03, 3,153.33 and 1,290.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.03, 3,153.33 and 1,290.51 is: 1,780.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.03 : 3,153.33 = 1,290.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.03/3,153.33 = 1,290.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.03x = 3,153.33 × 1,290.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.03x = 4,069,403.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,069,403.90/2,285.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,780.90

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