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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.64, 3,132.34 and 1,274.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.64, 3,132.34 and 1,274.92 is: 1,759.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.64 : 3,132.34 = 1,274.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.64/3,132.34 = 1,274.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.64x = 3,132.34 × 1,274.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.64x = 3,993,471.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,993,471.89/2,269.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.52

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