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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.89, 3,143.61 and 1,393.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.89, 3,143.61 and 1,393.88 is: 1,923.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.89 : 3,143.61 = 1,393.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.89/3,143.61 = 1,393.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.89x = 3,143.61 × 1,393.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.89x = 4,381,822.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,381,822.97/2,277.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.64

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