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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.68, 3,131.64 and 1,274.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.68, 3,131.64 and 1,274.92 is: 1,759.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.68 : 3,131.64 = 1,274.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.68/3,131.64 = 1,274.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.68x = 3,131.64 × 1,274.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.68x = 3,992,590.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,992,590.47/2,269.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.10

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