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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.58, 3,160.61 and 1,333.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.58, 3,160.61 and 1,333.69 is: 1,840.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.58 : 3,160.61 = 1,333.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.58/3,160.61 = 1,333.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.58x = 3,160.61 × 1,333.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.58x = 4,215,279.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,215,279.84/2,290.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.27

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