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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.67, 3,279.99 and 1,531.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.67, 3,279.99 and 1,531.15 is: 2,292.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.67 : 3,279.99 = 1,531.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.67/3,279.99 = 1,531.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.67x = 3,279.99 × 1,531.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.67x = 5,022,156.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,022,156.69/2,190.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.52

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