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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.32, 3,160.89 and 1,406.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.32, 3,160.89 and 1,406.61 is: 1,941.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.32 : 3,160.89 = 1,406.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.32/3,160.89 = 1,406.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.32x = 3,160.89 × 1,406.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.32x = 4,446,139.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,446,139.48/2,290.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,941.27

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