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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.43, 3,131.79 and 1,274.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.43, 3,131.79 and 1,274.69 is: 1,759.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.43 : 3,131.79 = 1,274.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.43/3,131.79 = 1,274.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.43x = 3,131.79 × 1,274.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.43x = 3,992,061.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,992,061.40/2,269.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.06

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