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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.68, 3,162.54 and 1,407.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.68, 3,162.54 and 1,407.43 is: 1,942.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.68 : 3,162.54 = 1,407.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.68/3,162.54 = 1,407.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.68x = 3,162.54 × 1,407.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.68x = 4,451,053.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,451,053.67/2,291.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.27

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