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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.97, 3,154.14 and 1,402.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.97, 3,154.14 and 1,402.15 is: 1,933.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.97 : 3,154.14 = 1,402.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.97/3,154.14 = 1,402.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.97x = 3,154.14 × 1,402.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.97x = 4,422,577.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,422,577.40/2,286.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.82

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