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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.06, 3,160.46 and 1,295.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.06, 3,160.46 and 1,295.35 is: 1,787.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.06 : 3,160.46 = 1,295.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.06/3,160.46 = 1,295.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.06x = 3,160.46 × 1,295.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.06x = 4,093,901.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,093,901.86/2,290.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.68

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