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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.96, 3,135.16 and 1,387.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.96, 3,135.16 and 1,387.23 is: 1,913.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.96 : 3,135.16 = 1,387.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.96/3,135.16 = 1,387.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.96x = 3,135.16 × 1,387.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.96x = 4,349,170.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,349,170.18/2,272.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.44

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