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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.84, 3,131.34 and 1,385.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.84, 3,131.34 and 1,385.15 is: 1,911.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.84 : 3,131.34 = 1,385.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.84/3,131.34 = 1,385.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.84x = 3,131.34 × 1,385.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.84x = 4,337,375.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,337,375.60/2,268.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.72

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