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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.14, 3,301.31 and 1,397.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.14, 3,301.31 and 1,397.05 is: 1,928.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.14 : 3,301.31 = 1,397.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.14/3,301.31 = 1,397.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.14x = 3,301.31 × 1,397.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.14x = 4,612,095.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,612,095.14/2,392.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,928.02

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