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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.15, 3,130.32 and 1,383.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.15, 3,130.32 and 1,383.93 is: 1,909.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.15 : 3,130.32 = 1,383.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.15/3,130.32 = 1,383.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.15x = 3,130.32 × 1,383.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.15x = 4,332,143.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,332,143.76/2,268.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.99

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