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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.84, 3,132.48 and 1,338.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.84, 3,132.48 and 1,338.36 is: 1,847.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.84 : 3,132.48 = 1,338.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.84/3,132.48 = 1,338.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.84x = 3,132.48 × 1,338.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.84x = 4,192,385.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,192,385.93/2,269.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.00

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