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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.92, 3,437.48 and 1,057.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.92, 3,437.48 and 1,057.72 is: 1,587.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.92 : 3,437.48 = 1,057.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.92/3,437.48 = 1,057.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.92x = 3,437.48 × 1,057.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.92x = 3,635,891.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,635,891.35/2,290.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.09

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