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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.72, 3,433.08 and 1,251.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.72, 3,433.08 and 1,251.16 is: 1,875.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.72 : 3,433.08 = 1,251.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.72/3,433.08 = 1,251.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.72x = 3,433.08 × 1,251.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.72x = 4,295,332.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,295,332.37/2,290.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.10

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