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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.43, 3,131.06 and 1,324.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.43, 3,131.06 and 1,324.42 is: 1,828.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.43 : 3,131.06 = 1,324.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.43/3,131.06 = 1,324.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.43x = 3,131.06 × 1,324.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.43x = 4,146,838.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,146,838.49/2,268.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,828.07

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