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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.97, 3,132.63 and 1,325.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.97, 3,132.63 and 1,325.61 is: 1,829.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.97 : 3,132.63 = 1,325.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.97/3,132.63 = 1,325.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.97x = 3,132.63 × 1,325.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.97x = 4,152,645.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,152,645.65/2,269.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.39

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