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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.41, 3,160.82 and 1,405.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.41, 3,160.82 and 1,405.71 is: 1,939.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.41 : 3,160.82 = 1,405.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.41/3,160.82 = 1,405.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.41x = 3,160.82 × 1,405.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.41x = 4,443,199.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,443,199.80/2,290.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939.91

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