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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.43, 3,154.05 and 1,290.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.43, 3,154.05 and 1,290.35 is: 1,780.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.43 : 3,154.05 = 1,290.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.43/3,154.05 = 1,290.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.43x = 3,154.05 × 1,290.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.43x = 4,069,812.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,069,812.65/2,285.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,780.76

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