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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.37, 3,160.62 and 1,295.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.37, 3,160.62 and 1,295.43 is: 1,787.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.37 : 3,160.62 = 1,295.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.37/3,160.62 = 1,295.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.37x = 3,160.62 × 1,295.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.37x = 4,094,361.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,094,361.97/2,290.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.65

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