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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.58, 3,436.80 and 1,366.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.58, 3,436.80 and 1,366.64 is: 2,050.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.58 : 3,436.80 = 1,366.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.58/3,436.80 = 1,366.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.58x = 3,436.80 × 1,366.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.58x = 4,696,868.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,696,868.35/2,290.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050.51

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