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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.83, 3,132.13 and 1,274.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.83, 3,132.13 and 1,274.88 is: 1,759.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.83 : 3,132.13 = 1,274.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.83/3,132.13 = 1,274.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.83x = 3,132.13 × 1,274.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.83x = 3,993,089.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,993,089.89/2,269.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.20

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