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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.58, 3,141.80 and 1,392.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.58, 3,141.80 and 1,392.13 is: 1,921.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.58 : 3,141.80 = 1,392.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.58/3,141.80 = 1,392.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.58x = 3,141.80 × 1,392.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.58x = 4,373,794.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,373,794.03/2,276.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.21

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