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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.19, 3,429.83 and 1,190.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.19, 3,429.83 and 1,190.31 is: 1,785.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.19 : 3,429.83 = 1,190.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.19/3,429.83 = 1,190.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.19x = 3,429.83 × 1,190.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.19x = 4,082,560.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,082,560.95/2,286.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.75

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