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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.52, 3,161.14 and 1,406.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.52, 3,161.14 and 1,406.15 is: 1,940.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.52 : 3,161.14 = 1,406.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.52/3,161.14 = 1,406.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.52x = 3,161.14 × 1,406.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.52x = 4,445,037.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,445,037.01/2,290.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.62

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