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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.61, 3,136.56 and 1,389.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.61, 3,136.56 and 1,389.93 is: 1,917.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.61 : 3,136.56 = 1,389.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.61/3,136.56 = 1,389.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.61x = 3,136.56 × 1,389.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.61x = 4,359,598.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,359,598.84/2,273.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,917.48

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