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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.98, 3,151.38 and 1,400.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.98, 3,151.38 and 1,400.16 is: 1,931.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.98 : 3,151.38 = 1,400.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.98/3,151.38 = 1,400.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.98x = 3,151.38 × 1,400.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.98x = 4,412,436.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,412,436.22/2,284.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.06

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