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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.34, 3,187.07 and 1,425.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.34, 3,187.07 and 1,425.22 is: 1,966.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.34 : 3,187.07 = 1,425.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.34/3,187.07 = 1,425.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.34x = 3,187.07 × 1,425.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.34x = 4,542,275.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,542,275.91/2,309.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.92

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