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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.02, 3,131.55 and 1,973.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.02, 3,131.55 and 1,973.10 is: 2,723.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.02 : 3,131.55 = 1,973.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.02/3,131.55 = 1,973.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.02x = 3,131.55 × 1,973.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.02x = 6,178,861.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,178,861.31/2,269.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,723.14

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