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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.43, 3,140.21 and 1,391.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.43, 3,140.21 and 1,391.09 is: 1,919.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.43 : 3,140.21 = 1,391.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.43/3,140.21 = 1,391.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.43x = 3,140.21 × 1,391.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.43x = 4,368,314.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,368,314.73/2,275.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,919.78

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