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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.20, 3,165.66 and 2,108.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.20, 3,165.66 and 2,108.76 is: 2,914.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.20 : 3,165.66 = 2,108.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.20/3,165.66 = 2,108.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.20x = 3,165.66 × 2,108.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.20x = 6,675,617.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,675,617.18/2,290.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,914.86

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