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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.22, 3,290.22 and 2,079.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.22, 3,290.22 and 2,079.18 is: 2,862.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.22 : 3,290.22 = 2,079.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.22/3,290.22 = 2,079.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.22x = 3,290.22 × 2,079.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.22x = 6,840,959.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,840,959.62/2,390.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,862.06

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