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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.50, 3,131.91 and 1,571.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.50, 3,131.91 and 1,571.28 is: 2,168.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.50 : 3,131.91 = 1,571.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.50/3,131.91 = 1,571.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.50x = 3,131.91 × 1,571.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.50x = 4,921,107.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,921,107.54/2,269.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.37

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