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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.38, 3,135.30 and 1,388.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.38, 3,135.30 and 1,388.16 is: 1,915.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.38 : 3,135.30 = 1,388.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.38/3,135.30 = 1,388.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.38x = 3,135.30 × 1,388.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.38x = 4,352,298.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,352,298.05/2,272.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,915.30

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