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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.38, 3,132.01 and 1,274.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.38, 3,132.01 and 1,274.65 is: 1,759.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.38 : 3,132.01 = 1,274.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.38/3,132.01 = 1,274.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.38x = 3,132.01 × 1,274.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.38x = 3,992,227.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,992,227.03/2,269.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.17

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