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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.62, 3,161.04 and 1,242.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.62, 3,161.04 and 1,242.69 is: 1,714.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.62 : 3,161.04 = 1,242.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.62/3,161.04 = 1,242.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.62x = 3,161.04 × 1,242.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.62x = 3,928,192.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,928,192.80/2,290.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714.90

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