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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.46, 3,160.84 and 1,295.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.46, 3,160.84 and 1,295.72 is: 1,788.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.46 : 3,160.84 = 1,295.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.46/3,160.84 = 1,295.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.46x = 3,160.84 × 1,295.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.46x = 4,095,570.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,095,570.47/2,290.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.10

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