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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.43, 3,130.46 and 1,324.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.43, 3,130.46 and 1,324.81 is: 1,828.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.43 : 3,130.46 = 1,324.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.43/3,130.46 = 1,324.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.43x = 3,130.46 × 1,324.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.43x = 4,147,264.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,147,264.71/2,268.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,828.25

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