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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.01, 3,157.90 and 2,037.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.01, 3,157.90 and 2,037.14 is: 2,809.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.01 : 3,157.90 = 2,037.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.01/3,157.90 = 2,037.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.01x = 3,157.90 × 2,037.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.01x = 6,433,084.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,433,084.41/2,290.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,809.19

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