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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.63, 3,155.35 and 1,403.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.63, 3,155.35 and 1,403.89 is: 1,936.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.63 : 3,155.35 = 1,403.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.63/3,155.35 = 1,403.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.63x = 3,155.35 × 1,403.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.63x = 4,429,764.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,429,764.31/2,287.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.40

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