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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.64, 3,433.55 and 1,058.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.64, 3,433.55 and 1,058.85 is: 1,587.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.64 : 3,433.55 = 1,058.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.64/3,433.55 = 1,058.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.64x = 3,433.55 × 1,058.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.64x = 3,635,609.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,635,609.12/2,290.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.16

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