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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.17, 3,157.16 and 1,404.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.17, 3,157.16 and 1,404.17 is: 1,938.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.17 : 3,157.16 = 1,404.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.17/3,157.16 = 1,404.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.17x = 3,157.16 × 1,404.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.17x = 4,433,189.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,433,189.36/2,287.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.29

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