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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.48, 3,439.74 and 1,427.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.48, 3,439.74 and 1,427.40 is: 2,140.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.48 : 3,439.74 = 1,427.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.48/3,439.74 = 1,427.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.48x = 3,439.74 × 1,427.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.48x = 4,909,884.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,909,884.88/2,293.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.80

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