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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.57, 3,078.81 and 1,391.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.57, 3,078.81 and 1,391.60 is: 1,919.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.57 : 3,078.81 = 1,391.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.57/3,078.81 = 1,391.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.57x = 3,078.81 × 1,391.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.57x = 4,284,456.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,284,456.60/2,231.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,919.93

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