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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.14, 3,431.97 and 1,136.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.14, 3,431.97 and 1,136.70 is: 1,703.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.14 : 3,431.97 = 1,136.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.14/3,431.97 = 1,136.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.14x = 3,431.97 × 1,136.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.14x = 3,901,120.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,901,120.30/2,290.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.44

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