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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,890.59, 4,345.56 and 2,281.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,890.59, 4,345.56 and 2,281.64 is: 3,430.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,890.59 : 4,345.56 = 2,281.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,890.59/4,345.56 = 2,281.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,890.59x = 4,345.56 × 2,281.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,890.59x = 9,914,970.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,914,970.38/2,890.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.09

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