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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.43, 3,133.35 and 1,386

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.43, 3,133.35 and 1,386 is: 1,912.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.43 : 3,133.35 = 1,386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.43/3,133.35 = 1,386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.43x = 3,133.35 × 1,386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.43x = 4,342,823.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,342,823.10/2,270.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.78

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