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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.99, 3,163.68 and 2,168.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.99, 3,163.68 and 2,168.23 is: 2,994.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.99 : 3,163.68 = 2,168.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.99/3,163.68 = 2,168.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.99x = 3,163.68 × 2,168.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.99x = 6,859,585.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,859,585.89/2,290.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,994.16

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