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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.28, 3,160.82 and 1,346.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.28, 3,160.82 and 1,346.83 is: 1,858.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.28 : 3,160.82 = 1,346.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.28/3,160.82 = 1,346.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.28x = 3,160.82 × 1,346.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.28x = 4,257,082.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,257,082.67/2,290.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.76

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