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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.20, 3,120.39 and 1,631.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.20, 3,120.39 and 1,631.57 is: 2,250.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.20 : 3,120.39 = 1,631.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.20/3,120.39 = 1,631.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.20x = 3,120.39 × 1,631.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.20x = 5,091,119.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,091,119.11/2,262.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,250.52

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