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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.16, 3,160.37 and 1,295.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.16, 3,160.37 and 1,295.37 is: 1,787.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.16 : 3,160.37 = 1,295.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.16/3,160.37 = 1,295.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.16x = 3,160.37 × 1,295.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.16x = 4,093,842.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,093,842.01/2,290.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.58

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