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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.97, 3,155.52 and 1,403.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.97, 3,155.52 and 1,403.15 is: 1,935.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.97 : 3,155.52 = 1,403.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.97/3,155.52 = 1,403.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.97x = 3,155.52 × 1,403.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.97x = 4,427,667.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,427,667.89/2,287.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,935.19

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