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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.64, 3,161.04 and 1,406.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.64, 3,161.04 and 1,406.58 is: 1,940.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.64 : 3,161.04 = 1,406.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.64/3,161.04 = 1,406.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.64x = 3,161.04 × 1,406.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.64x = 4,446,255.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,446,255.64/2,291.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.21

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