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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.70, 3,161.26 and 1,295.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.70, 3,161.26 and 1,295.95 is: 1,788.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.70 : 3,161.26 = 1,295.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.70/3,161.26 = 1,295.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.70x = 3,161.26 × 1,295.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.70x = 4,096,834.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,096,834.54/2,290.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.47

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