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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.83, 3,140.67 and 1,489.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.83, 3,140.67 and 1,489.88 is: 2,056.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.83 : 3,140.67 = 1,489.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.83/3,140.67 = 1,489.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.83x = 3,140.67 × 1,489.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.83x = 4,679,205.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,679,205.72/2,275.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,056.04

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