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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.13, 3,144.38 and 1,394.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.13, 3,144.38 and 1,394.69 is: 1,925.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.13 : 3,144.38 = 1,394.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.13/3,144.38 = 1,394.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.13x = 3,144.38 × 1,394.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.13x = 4,385,412.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,385,412.65/2,278.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.01

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