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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.32, 3,151.10 and 1,399.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.32, 3,151.10 and 1,399.80 is: 1,930.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.32 : 3,151.10 = 1,399.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.32/3,151.10 = 1,399.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.32x = 3,151.10 × 1,399.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.32x = 4,410,909.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,410,909.78/2,284.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,930.95

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