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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.72, 3,141.96 and 1,392.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.72, 3,141.96 and 1,392.92 is: 1,922.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.72 : 3,141.96 = 1,392.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.72/3,141.96 = 1,392.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.72x = 3,141.96 × 1,392.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.72x = 4,376,498.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,376,498.92/2,276.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.28

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