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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.41, 3,159.99 and 1,452.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.41, 3,159.99 and 1,452.06 is: 2,003.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.41 : 3,159.99 = 1,452.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.41/3,159.99 = 1,452.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.41x = 3,159.99 × 1,452.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.41x = 4,588,495.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,588,495.08/2,290.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.35

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