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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.08, 3,139.67 and 1,391.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.08, 3,139.67 and 1,391.37 is: 1,920.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.08 : 3,139.67 = 1,391.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.08/3,139.67 = 1,391.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.08x = 3,139.67 × 1,391.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.08x = 4,368,435.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,368,435.69/2,275.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.12

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