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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.59, 3,130.58 and 1,385.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.59, 3,130.58 and 1,385.87 is: 1,912.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.59 : 3,130.58 = 1,385.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.59/3,130.58 = 1,385.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.59x = 3,130.58 × 1,385.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.59x = 4,338,569.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,338,569.98/2,268.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.45

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