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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.08, 3,153.38 and 1,290.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.08, 3,153.38 and 1,290.68 is: 1,781.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.08 : 3,153.38 = 1,290.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.08/3,153.38 = 1,290.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.08x = 3,153.38 × 1,290.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.08x = 4,070,004.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,070,004.50/2,285.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,781.12

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