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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.29, 3,131.91 and 1,384.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.29, 3,131.91 and 1,384.91 is: 1,911.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.29 : 3,131.91 = 1,384.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.29/3,131.91 = 1,384.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.29x = 3,131.91 × 1,384.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.29x = 4,337,397.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,337,397.82/2,269.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.35

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