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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.26, 3,161.06 and 1,295.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.26, 3,161.06 and 1,295.58 is: 1,788.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.26 : 3,161.06 = 1,295.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.26/3,161.06 = 1,295.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.26x = 3,161.06 × 1,295.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.26x = 4,095,406.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,095,406.11/2,290.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.18

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