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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.93, 3,133.73 and 1,386.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.93, 3,133.73 and 1,386.20 is: 1,912.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.93 : 3,133.73 = 1,386.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.93/3,133.73 = 1,386.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.93x = 3,133.73 × 1,386.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.93x = 4,343,953.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,343,953.93/2,271.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.01

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