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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.76, 3,154.02 and 1,290.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.76, 3,154.02 and 1,290.90 is: 1,781.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.76 : 3,154.02 = 1,290.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.76/3,154.02 = 1,290.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.76x = 3,154.02 × 1,290.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.76x = 4,071,524.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,071,524.42/2,285.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,781.26

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