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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.08, 3,162.84 and 1,407.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.08, 3,162.84 and 1,407.72 is: 1,941.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.08 : 3,162.84 = 1,407.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.08/3,162.84 = 1,407.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.08x = 3,162.84 × 1,407.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.08x = 4,452,393.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,452,393.12/2,293.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,941.66

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