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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.59, 3,427.38 and 1,366.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.59, 3,427.38 and 1,366.65 is: 2,044.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.59 : 3,427.38 = 1,366.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.59/3,427.38 = 1,366.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.59x = 3,427.38 × 1,366.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.59x = 4,684,028.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,684,028.88/2,290.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.90

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