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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.03, 3,131.60 and 1,385.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.03, 3,131.60 and 1,385.35 is: 1,911.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.03 : 3,131.60 = 1,385.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.03/3,131.60 = 1,385.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.03x = 3,131.60 × 1,385.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.03x = 4,338,346.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,338,346.40/2,269.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.98

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