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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.12, 3,128.40 and 1,383.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.12, 3,128.40 and 1,383.14 is: 1,908.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.12 : 3,128.40 = 1,383.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.12/3,128.40 = 1,383.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.12x = 3,128.40 × 1,383.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.12x = 4,327,015.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,327,015.18/2,267.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.60

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