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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,290.68, 4,533.33 and 2,294.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,290.68, 4,533.33 and 2,294.16 is: 3,160.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,290.68 : 4,533.33 = 2,294.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,290.68/4,533.33 = 2,294.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,290.68x = 4,533.33 × 2,294.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,290.68x = 10,400,184.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,400,184.35/3,290.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.50

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