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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.13, 3,136.62 and 1,389.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.13, 3,136.62 and 1,389.21 is: 1,916.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.13 : 3,136.62 = 1,389.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.13/3,136.62 = 1,389.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.13x = 3,136.62 × 1,389.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.13x = 4,357,423.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,357,423.87/2,274.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.08

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