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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.40, 3,139.42 and 1,391.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.40, 3,139.42 and 1,391.12 is: 1,919.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.40 : 3,139.42 = 1,391.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.40/3,139.42 = 1,391.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.40x = 3,139.42 × 1,391.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.40x = 4,367,309.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,367,309.95/2,275.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,919.36

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