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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.17, 3,131.68 and 1,524.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.17, 3,131.68 and 1,524.68 is: 2,104.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.17 : 3,131.68 = 1,524.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.17/3,131.68 = 1,524.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.17x = 3,131.68 × 1,524.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.17x = 4,774,804.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,774,804.99/2,269.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,104.21

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