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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.11, 3,131.42 and 1,274.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.11, 3,131.42 and 1,274.48 is: 1,758.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.11 : 3,131.42 = 1,274.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.11/3,131.42 = 1,274.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.11x = 3,131.42 × 1,274.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.11x = 3,990,932.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,990,932.16/2,269.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.81

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