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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.83, 3,139.97 and 1,390.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.83, 3,139.97 and 1,390.73 is: 1,918.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.83 : 3,139.97 = 1,390.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.83/3,139.97 = 1,390.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.83x = 3,139.97 × 1,390.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.83x = 4,366,827.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,366,827.82/2,275.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,918.78

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