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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.60, 3,162.18 and 1,916.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.60, 3,162.18 and 1,916.20 is: 2,645.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.60 : 3,162.18 = 1,916.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.60/3,162.18 = 1,916.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.60x = 3,162.18 × 1,916.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.60x = 6,059,369.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,059,369.32/2,290.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,645.32

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