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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.75, 3,161.33 and 1,406.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.75, 3,161.33 and 1,406.84 is: 1,941.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.75 : 3,161.33 = 1,406.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.75/3,161.33 = 1,406.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.75x = 3,161.33 × 1,406.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.75x = 4,447,470.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,447,470.15/2,290.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,941.49

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