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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.09, 3,131.27 and 1,386.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.09, 3,131.27 and 1,386.37 is: 1,913.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.09 : 3,131.27 = 1,386.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.09/3,131.27 = 1,386.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.09x = 3,131.27 × 1,386.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.09x = 4,341,091.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,341,091.86/2,269.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.14

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