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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.15, 3,447.61 and 2,086.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.15, 3,447.61 and 2,086.03 is: 3,140.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.15 : 3,447.61 = 2,086.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.15/3,447.61 = 2,086.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.15x = 3,447.61 × 2,086.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.15x = 7,191,817.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,191,817.89/2,290.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.33

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