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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.60, 3,176.59 and 2,182.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.60, 3,176.59 and 2,182.60 is: 3,026.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.60 : 3,176.59 = 2,182.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.60/3,176.59 = 2,182.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.60x = 3,176.59 × 2,182.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.60x = 6,933,225.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,933,225.33/2,290.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.82

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