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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.31, 3,131.80 and 1,384.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.31, 3,131.80 and 1,384.88 is: 1,911.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.31 : 3,131.80 = 1,384.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.31/3,131.80 = 1,384.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.31x = 3,131.80 × 1,384.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.31x = 4,337,148.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,337,148.06/2,269.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.22

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