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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.47, 3,130.56 and 1,324.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.47, 3,130.56 and 1,324.11 is: 1,827.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.47 : 3,130.56 = 1,324.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.47/3,130.56 = 1,324.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.47x = 3,130.56 × 1,324.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.47x = 4,145,205.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,145,205.80/2,268.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,827.32

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