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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.16, 3,433.68 and 1,056.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.16, 3,433.68 and 1,056.89 is: 1,584.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.16 : 3,433.68 = 1,056.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.16/3,433.68 = 1,056.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.16x = 3,433.68 × 1,056.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.16x = 3,629,004.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,629,004.89/2,290.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.61

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