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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.71, 3,132.15 and 1,275.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.71, 3,132.15 and 1,275.03 is: 1,759.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.71 : 3,132.15 = 1,275.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.71/3,132.15 = 1,275.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.71x = 3,132.15 × 1,275.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.71x = 3,993,585.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,993,585.21/2,269.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.51

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