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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.29, 3,153.70 and 1,290.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.29, 3,153.70 and 1,290.64 is: 1,781.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.29 : 3,153.70 = 1,290.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.29/3,153.70 = 1,290.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.29x = 3,153.70 × 1,290.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.29x = 4,070,275.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,070,275.60/2,285.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,781.08

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