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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.63, 3,131.85 and 1,275.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.63, 3,131.85 and 1,275.02 is: 1,759.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.63 : 3,131.85 = 1,275.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.63/3,131.85 = 1,275.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.63x = 3,131.85 × 1,275.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.63x = 3,993,171.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,993,171.39/2,269.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.39

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