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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.43, 3,080.58 and 1,392.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.43, 3,080.58 and 1,392.89 is: 1,922.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.43 : 3,080.58 = 1,392.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.43/3,080.58 = 1,392.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.43x = 3,080.58 × 1,392.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.43x = 4,290,893.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,290,893.67/2,231.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.93

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