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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.77, 3,161.07 and 1,346.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.77, 3,161.07 and 1,346.59 is: 1,858.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.77 : 3,161.07 = 1,346.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.77/3,161.07 = 1,346.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.77x = 3,161.07 × 1,346.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.77x = 4,256,669.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,256,669.20/2,290.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.18

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