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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.54, 3,131.93 and 1,561.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.54, 3,131.93 and 1,561.15 is: 2,153.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.54 : 3,131.93 = 1,561.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.54/3,131.93 = 1,561.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.54x = 3,131.93 × 1,561.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.54x = 4,889,420.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,889,420.34/2,270.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.42

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