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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.16, 3,431.38 and 1,191.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.16, 3,431.38 and 1,191.30 is: 1,788.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.16 : 3,431.38 = 1,191.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.16/3,431.38 = 1,191.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.16x = 3,431.38 × 1,191.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.16x = 4,087,802.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,087,802.99/2,286.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.07

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