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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.05, 3,160.25 and 1,242.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.05, 3,160.25 and 1,242.11 is: 1,714.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.05 : 3,160.25 = 1,242.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.05/3,160.25 = 1,242.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.05x = 3,160.25 × 1,242.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.05x = 3,925,356.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,925,356.12/2,290.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714.09

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