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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.29, 3,128.89 and 1,370.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.29, 3,128.89 and 1,370.91 is: 1,891.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.29 : 3,128.89 = 1,370.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.29/3,128.89 = 1,370.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.29x = 3,128.89 × 1,370.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.29x = 4,289,426.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,289,426.59/2,267.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.87

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