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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.95, 3,160.50 and 1,347.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.95, 3,160.50 and 1,347.03 is: 1,858.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.95 : 3,160.50 = 1,347.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.95/3,160.50 = 1,347.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.95x = 3,160.50 × 1,347.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.95x = 4,257,288.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,257,288.32/2,290.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.31

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