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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.86, 3,428.69 and 2,085.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.86, 3,428.69 and 2,085.90 is: 3,121.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.86 : 3,428.69 = 2,085.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.86/3,428.69 = 2,085.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.86x = 3,428.69 × 2,085.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.86x = 7,151,894.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,151,894.04/2,290.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.93

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