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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.27, 3,155.54 and 1,392.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.27, 3,155.54 and 1,392.14 is: 1,919.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.27 : 3,155.54 = 1,392.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.27/3,155.54 = 1,392.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.27x = 3,155.54 × 1,392.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.27x = 4,392,930.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,392,930.72/2,288.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,919.76

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