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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.58, 3,131.14 and 1,337.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.58, 3,131.14 and 1,337.62 is: 1,846.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.58 : 3,131.14 = 1,337.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.58/3,131.14 = 1,337.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.58x = 3,131.14 × 1,337.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.58x = 4,188,275.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,188,275.49/2,268.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.21

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