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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.01, 3,168.54 and 1,995.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.01, 3,168.54 and 1,995.89 is: 2,761.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.01 : 3,168.54 = 1,995.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.01/3,168.54 = 1,995.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.01x = 3,168.54 × 1,995.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.01x = 6,324,041.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,324,041.46/2,290.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,761.58

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