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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.01, 3,435.08 and 991.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.01, 3,435.08 and 991.44 is: 1,487.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.01 : 3,435.08 = 991.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.01/3,435.08 = 991.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.01x = 3,435.08 × 991.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.01x = 3,405,670.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,405,670.76/2,290.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.19

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