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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.78, 3,143.37 and 1,394.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.78, 3,143.37 and 1,394.07 is: 1,923.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.78 : 3,143.37 = 1,394.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.78/3,143.37 = 1,394.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.78x = 3,143.37 × 1,394.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.78x = 4,382,077.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,382,077.82/2,277.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.84

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