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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.14, 3,153.24 and 1,290.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.14, 3,153.24 and 1,290.58 is: 1,780.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.14 : 3,153.24 = 1,290.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.14/3,153.24 = 1,290.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.14x = 3,153.24 × 1,290.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.14x = 4,069,508.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,069,508.48/2,285.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,780.86

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