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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.40, 3,132.02 and 1,385.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.40, 3,132.02 and 1,385.20 is: 1,911.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.40 : 3,132.02 = 1,385.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.40/3,132.02 = 1,385.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.40x = 3,132.02 × 1,385.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.40x = 4,338,474.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,338,474.10/2,269.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.73

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