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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.90, 3,434.82 and 1,056.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.90, 3,434.82 and 1,056.64 is: 1,584.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.90 : 3,434.82 = 1,056.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.90/3,434.82 = 1,056.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.90x = 3,434.82 × 1,056.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.90x = 3,629,368.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,629,368.20/2,290.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.25

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