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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.21, 3,131.63 and 1,384.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.21, 3,131.63 and 1,384.75 is: 1,911.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.21 : 3,131.63 = 1,384.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.21/3,131.63 = 1,384.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.21x = 3,131.63 × 1,384.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.21x = 4,336,517.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,336,517.72/2,269.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.03

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