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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.07, 3,078.12 and 1,391.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.07, 3,078.12 and 1,391.10 is: 1,919.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.07 : 3,078.12 = 1,391.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.07/3,078.12 = 1,391.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.07x = 3,078.12 × 1,391.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.07x = 4,281,972.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,281,972.73/2,231.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,919.25

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