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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.14, 3,131.61 and 1,524.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.14, 3,131.61 and 1,524.31 is: 2,102.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.14 : 3,131.61 = 1,524.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.14/3,131.61 = 1,524.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.14x = 3,131.61 × 1,524.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.14x = 4,773,544.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,773,544.44/2,270.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,102.75

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