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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.89, 3,132 and 1,275.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.89, 3,132 and 1,275.21 is: 1,759.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.89 : 3,132 = 1,275.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.89/3,132 = 1,275.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.89x = 3,132 × 1,275.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.89x = 3,993,957.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,993,957.72/2,269.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.54

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