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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.15, 3,153.49 and 1,290.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.15, 3,153.49 and 1,290.39 is: 1,780.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.15 : 3,153.49 = 1,290.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.15/3,153.49 = 1,290.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.15x = 3,153.49 × 1,290.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.15x = 4,069,225.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,069,225.51/2,285.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,780.73

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