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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.75, 3,123.14 and 1,331.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.75, 3,123.14 and 1,331.79 is: 1,838.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.75 : 3,123.14 = 1,331.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.75/3,123.14 = 1,331.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.75x = 3,123.14 × 1,331.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.75x = 4,159,359.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,159,359.96/2,262.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.19

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