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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.48, 3,160.67 and 1,295.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.48, 3,160.67 and 1,295.55 is: 1,787.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.48 : 3,160.67 = 1,295.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.48/3,160.67 = 1,295.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.48x = 3,160.67 × 1,295.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.48x = 4,094,799.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,094,799.54/2,290.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.75

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