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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.04, 3,160.85 and 1,296.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.04, 3,160.85 and 1,296.14 is: 1,788.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.04 : 3,160.85 = 1,296.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.04/3,160.85 = 1,296.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.04x = 3,160.85 × 1,296.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.04x = 4,096,881.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,096,881.83/2,291.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.22

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