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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.66, 3,160.98 and 1,295.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.66, 3,160.98 and 1,295.98 is: 1,788.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.66 : 3,160.98 = 1,295.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.66/3,160.98 = 1,295.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.66x = 3,160.98 × 1,295.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.66x = 4,096,566.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,096,566.86/2,290.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.38

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