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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.34, 3,131.52 and 1,384.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.34, 3,131.52 and 1,384.96 is: 1,911.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.34 : 3,131.52 = 1,384.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.34/3,131.52 = 1,384.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.34x = 3,131.52 × 1,384.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.34x = 4,337,029.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,337,029.94/2,269.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.14

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