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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.12, 3,436.26 and 1,135.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.12, 3,436.26 and 1,135.72 is: 1,704.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.12 : 3,436.26 = 1,135.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.12/3,436.26 = 1,135.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.12x = 3,436.26 × 1,135.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.12x = 3,902,629.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,902,629.21/2,290.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.12

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