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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.19, 3,141.45 and 1,392.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.19, 3,141.45 and 1,392.28 is: 1,921.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.19 : 3,141.45 = 1,392.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.19/3,141.45 = 1,392.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.19x = 3,141.45 × 1,392.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.19x = 4,373,778.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,373,778.01/2,276.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.53

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