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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.56, 3,160.68 and 1,346.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.56, 3,160.68 and 1,346.22 is: 1,857.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.56 : 3,160.68 = 1,346.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.56/3,160.68 = 1,346.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.56x = 3,160.68 × 1,346.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.56x = 4,254,970.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,254,970.63/2,290.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,857.61

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