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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.73, 3,145.03 and 1,395.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.73, 3,145.03 and 1,395.12 is: 1,925.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.73 : 3,145.03 = 1,395.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.73/3,145.03 = 1,395.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.73x = 3,145.03 × 1,395.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.73x = 4,387,702.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,387,702.56/2,278.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.50

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