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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.15, 3,131.57 and 1,708.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.15, 3,131.57 and 1,708.63 is: 2,358.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.15 : 3,131.57 = 1,708.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.15/3,131.57 = 1,708.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.15x = 3,131.57 × 1,708.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.15x = 5,350,694.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,350,694.45/2,269.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.02

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