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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.13, 3,131.29 and 1,274.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.13, 3,131.29 and 1,274.45 is: 1,758.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.13 : 3,131.29 = 1,274.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.13/3,131.29 = 1,274.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.13x = 3,131.29 × 1,274.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.13x = 3,990,677.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,990,677.18/2,269.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.68

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