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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.12, 3,125.61 and 1,631.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.12, 3,125.61 and 1,631.40 is: 2,254.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.12 : 3,125.61 = 1,631.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.12/3,125.61 = 1,631.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.12x = 3,125.61 × 1,631.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.12x = 5,099,120.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,099,120.15/2,262.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,254.13

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