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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.72, 3,141.20 and 1,392.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.72, 3,141.20 and 1,392.32 is: 1,920.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.72 : 3,141.20 = 1,392.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.72/3,141.20 = 1,392.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.72x = 3,141.20 × 1,392.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.72x = 4,373,555.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,373,555.58/2,276.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.99

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