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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.94, 3,137.04 and 1,389.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.94, 3,137.04 and 1,389.42 is: 1,916.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.94 : 3,137.04 = 1,389.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.94/3,137.04 = 1,389.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.94x = 3,137.04 × 1,389.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.94x = 4,358,666.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,358,666.12/2,273.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.79

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