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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.27, 3,420.26 and 1,401.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.27, 3,420.26 and 1,401.95 is: 2,101.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.27 : 3,420.26 = 1,401.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.27/3,420.26 = 1,401.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.27x = 3,420.26 × 1,401.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.27x = 4,795,050.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,795,050.97/2,281.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,101.92

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