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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.00, 3,131.56 and 1,385.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.00, 3,131.56 and 1,385.31 is: 1,911.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.00 : 3,131.56 = 1,385.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.00/3,131.56 = 1,385.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.00x = 3,131.56 × 1,385.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.00x = 4,338,177.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,338,177.92/2,269.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.94

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