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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.06, 3,153.10 and 1,290.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.06, 3,153.10 and 1,290.28 is: 1,780.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.06 : 3,153.10 = 1,290.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.06/3,153.10 = 1,290.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.06x = 3,153.10 × 1,290.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.06x = 4,068,381.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,068,381.87/2,285.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,780.43

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