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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.59, 3,131.94 and 1,261.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.59, 3,131.94 and 1,261.36 is: 1,740.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.59 : 3,131.94 = 1,261.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.59/3,131.94 = 1,261.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.59x = 3,131.94 × 1,261.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.59x = 3,950,495.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,950,495.75/2,269.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.62

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