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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.72, 3,079.94 and 1,392.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.72, 3,079.94 and 1,392.45 is: 1,921.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.72 : 3,079.94 = 1,392.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.72/3,079.94 = 1,392.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.72x = 3,079.94 × 1,392.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.72x = 4,288,662.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,288,662.45/2,231.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.68

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