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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.36, 3,131.68 and 1,274.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.36, 3,131.68 and 1,274.64 is: 1,758.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.36 : 3,131.68 = 1,274.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.36/3,131.68 = 1,274.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.36x = 3,131.68 × 1,274.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.36x = 3,991,764.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,991,764.60/2,269.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.98

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