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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,614.87, 4,989.35 and 2,290.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,614.87, 4,989.35 and 2,290.39 is: 3,161.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,614.87 : 4,989.35 = 2,290.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,614.87/4,989.35 = 2,290.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,614.87x = 4,989.35 × 2,290.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,614.87x = 11,427,557.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,427,557.35/3,614.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.26

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