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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.13, 3,432.54 and 1,054.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.13, 3,432.54 and 1,054.94 is: 1,581.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.13 : 3,432.54 = 1,054.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.13/3,432.54 = 1,054.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.13x = 3,432.54 × 1,054.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.13x = 3,621,129.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,621,129.30/2,290.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.19

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