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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.80, 3,132.55 and 1,525.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.80, 3,132.55 and 1,525.31 is: 2,105.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.80 : 3,132.55 = 1,525.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.80/3,132.55 = 1,525.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.80x = 3,132.55 × 1,525.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.80x = 4,778,086.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,778,086.55/2,269.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,105.07

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