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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.73, 3,140.60 and 1,391.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.73, 3,140.60 and 1,391.25 is: 1,919.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.73 : 3,140.60 = 1,391.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.73/3,140.60 = 1,391.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.73x = 3,140.60 × 1,391.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.73x = 4,369,352.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,369,352.79/2,275.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,919.98

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