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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.82, 3,132.40 and 1,275.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.82, 3,132.40 and 1,275.14 is: 1,759.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.82 : 3,132.40 = 1,275.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.82/3,132.40 = 1,275.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.82x = 3,132.40 × 1,275.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.82x = 3,994,248.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,994,248.54/2,269.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.72

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