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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.17, 3,161.30 and 1,407.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.17, 3,161.30 and 1,407.17 is: 1,942.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.17 : 3,161.30 = 1,407.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.17/3,161.30 = 1,407.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.17x = 3,161.30 × 1,407.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.17x = 4,448,486.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,448,486.52/2,290.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.43

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