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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.07, 3,440.58 and 1,469.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.07, 3,440.58 and 1,469.94 is: 2,208.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.07 : 3,440.58 = 1,469.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.07/3,440.58 = 1,469.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.07x = 3,440.58 × 1,469.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.07x = 5,057,446.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,057,446.17/2,290.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,208.42

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