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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.64, 3,131.64 and 1,386.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.64, 3,131.64 and 1,386.12 is: 1,911.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.64 : 3,131.64 = 1,386.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.64/3,131.64 = 1,386.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.64x = 3,131.64 × 1,386.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.64x = 4,340,828.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,340,828.84/2,270.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.72

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