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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.51, 3,131.96 and 1,701.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.51, 3,131.96 and 1,701.34 is: 2,347.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.51 : 3,131.96 = 1,701.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.51/3,131.96 = 1,701.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.51x = 3,131.96 × 1,701.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.51x = 5,328,512.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,328,512.49/2,269.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,347.87

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