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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.18, 3,160.72 and 1,494.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.18, 3,160.72 and 1,494.35 is: 2,062.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.18 : 3,160.72 = 1,494.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.18/3,160.72 = 1,494.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.18x = 3,160.72 × 1,494.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.18x = 4,723,221.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,723,221.93/2,290.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062.38

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