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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.63, 3,133.23 and 1,387.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.63, 3,133.23 and 1,387.92 is: 1,914.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.63 : 3,133.23 = 1,387.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.63/3,133.23 = 1,387.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.63x = 3,133.23 × 1,387.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.63x = 4,348,672.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,348,672.58/2,271.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,914.34

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