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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.93, 3,430.89 and 2,176.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.93, 3,430.89 and 2,176.09 is: 3,258.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.93 : 3,430.89 = 2,176.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.93/3,430.89 = 2,176.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.93x = 3,430.89 × 2,176.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.93x = 7,465,925.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,465,925.42/2,290.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,258.91

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