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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.86, 3,161.52 and 1,347.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.86, 3,161.52 and 1,347.39 is: 1,859.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.86 : 3,161.52 = 1,347.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.86/3,161.52 = 1,347.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.86x = 3,161.52 × 1,347.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.86x = 4,259,800.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,259,800.43/2,290.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,859.48

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