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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.57, 3,150.42 and 1,399.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.57, 3,150.42 and 1,399.05 is: 1,930.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.57 : 3,150.42 = 1,399.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.57/3,150.42 = 1,399.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.57x = 3,150.42 × 1,399.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.57x = 4,407,595.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,407,595.10/2,283.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,930.13

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