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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.69, 3,131.99 and 1,526.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.69, 3,131.99 and 1,526.55 is: 2,107.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.69 : 3,131.99 = 1,526.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.69/3,131.99 = 1,526.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.69x = 3,131.99 × 1,526.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.69x = 4,781,131.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,781,131.70/2,268.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,107.44

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