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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.95, 3,131.39 and 1,385.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.95, 3,131.39 and 1,385.28 is: 1,911.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.95 : 3,131.39 = 1,385.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.95/3,131.39 = 1,385.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.95x = 3,131.39 × 1,385.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.95x = 4,337,851.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,337,851.94/2,268.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.83

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