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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.14, 3,131.48 and 1,274.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.14, 3,131.48 and 1,274.45 is: 1,758.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.14 : 3,131.48 = 1,274.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.14/3,131.48 = 1,274.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.14x = 3,131.48 × 1,274.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.14x = 3,990,892.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,990,892.66/2,269.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.77

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