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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.16, 3,139.16 and 1,390.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.16, 3,139.16 and 1,390.64 is: 1,918.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.16 : 3,139.16 = 1,390.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.16/3,139.16 = 1,390.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.16x = 3,139.16 × 1,390.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.16x = 4,365,418.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,365,418.81/2,275.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,918.73

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