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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.06, 3,161.67 and 1,406.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.06, 3,161.67 and 1,406.86 is: 1,941.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.06 : 3,161.67 = 1,406.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.06/3,161.67 = 1,406.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.06x = 3,161.67 × 1,406.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.06x = 4,448,024.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,448,024.43/2,291.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,941.47

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