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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.43, 3,160.59 and 1,394.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.43, 3,160.59 and 1,394.57 is: 1,924.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.43 : 3,160.59 = 1,394.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.43/3,160.59 = 1,394.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.43x = 3,160.59 × 1,394.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.43x = 4,407,660.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,407,660.66/2,290.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.38

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