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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.67, 3,143.49 and 1,393.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.67, 3,143.49 and 1,393.68 is: 1,924.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.67 : 3,143.49 = 1,393.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.67/3,143.49 = 1,393.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.67x = 3,143.49 × 1,393.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.67x = 4,381,019.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,381,019.14/2,276.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.31

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