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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.50, 3,158.30 and 1,393.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.50, 3,158.30 and 1,393.51 is: 1,922.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.50 : 3,158.30 = 1,393.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.50/3,158.30 = 1,393.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.50x = 3,158.30 × 1,393.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.50x = 4,401,115.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,401,115.67/2,289.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.30

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