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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.72, 3,139.20 and 1,390.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.72, 3,139.20 and 1,390.92 is: 1,919.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.72 : 3,139.20 = 1,390.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.72/3,139.20 = 1,390.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.72x = 3,139.20 × 1,390.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.72x = 4,366,376.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,366,376.06/2,274.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,919.52

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