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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.28, 3,160.58 and 1,346.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.28, 3,160.58 and 1,346.67 is: 1,858.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.28 : 3,160.58 = 1,346.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.28/3,160.58 = 1,346.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.28x = 3,160.58 × 1,346.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.28x = 4,256,251.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,256,251.54/2,290.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.40

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