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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.86, 3,131.67 and 1,386.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.86, 3,131.67 and 1,386.06 is: 1,912.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.86 : 3,131.67 = 1,386.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.86/3,131.67 = 1,386.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.86x = 3,131.67 × 1,386.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.86x = 4,340,682.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,340,682.52/2,269.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.31

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