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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.54, 3,143.34 and 1,393.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.54, 3,143.34 and 1,393.20 is: 1,922.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.54 : 3,143.34 = 1,393.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.54/3,143.34 = 1,393.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.54x = 3,143.34 × 1,393.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.54x = 4,379,301.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,379,301.29/2,277.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.82

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