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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.53, 3,130.91 and 1,384.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.53, 3,130.91 and 1,384.85 is: 1,911.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.53 : 3,130.91 = 1,384.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.53/3,130.91 = 1,384.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.53x = 3,130.91 × 1,384.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.53x = 4,335,823.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,335,823.33/2,268.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.29

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