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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.20, 3,401.10 and 1,691.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.20, 3,401.10 and 1,691.40 is: 2,535.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.20 : 3,401.10 = 1,691.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.20/3,401.10 = 1,691.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.20x = 3,401.10 × 1,691.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.20x = 5,752,620.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,752,620.54/2,269.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.09

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