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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.64, 3,162.62 and 1,395.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.64, 3,162.62 and 1,395.72 is: 1,926.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.64 : 3,162.62 = 1,395.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.64/3,162.62 = 1,395.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.64x = 3,162.62 × 1,395.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.64x = 4,414,131.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,414,131.99/2,291.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.19

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