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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.27, 3,160.63 and 1,405.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.27, 3,160.63 and 1,405.55 is: 1,939.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.27 : 3,160.63 = 1,405.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.27/3,160.63 = 1,405.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.27x = 3,160.63 × 1,405.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.27x = 4,442,407.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,442,407.69/2,290.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939.69

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