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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.22, 3,153.69 and 1,290.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.22, 3,153.69 and 1,290.61 is: 1,781.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.22 : 3,153.69 = 1,290.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.22/3,153.69 = 1,290.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.22x = 3,153.69 × 1,290.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.22x = 4,070,175.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,070,175.97/2,285.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,781.09

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