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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.06, 3,161.61 and 1,395.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.06, 3,161.61 and 1,395.57 is: 1,925.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.06 : 3,161.61 = 1,395.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.06/3,161.61 = 1,395.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.06x = 3,161.61 × 1,395.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.06x = 4,412,248.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,412,248.07/2,292.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.01

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