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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.31, 3,130.38 and 1,848.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.31, 3,130.38 and 1,848.69 is: 2,552.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.31 : 3,130.38 = 1,848.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.31/3,130.38 = 1,848.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.31x = 3,130.38 × 1,848.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.31x = 5,787,102.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,787,102.20/2,267.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,552.41

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