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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.20, 3,160.55 and 1,295.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.20, 3,160.55 and 1,295.46 is: 1,787.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.20 : 3,160.55 = 1,295.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.20/3,160.55 = 1,295.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.20x = 3,160.55 × 1,295.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.20x = 4,094,362.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,094,362.86/2,290.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.77

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