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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.45, 3,131.10 and 1,269.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.45, 3,131.10 and 1,269.30 is: 1,900.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.45 : 3,131.10 = 1,269.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.45/3,131.10 = 1,269.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.45x = 3,131.10 × 1,269.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.45x = 3,974,305.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,974,305.23/2,091.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.26

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