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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.84, 3,134.16 and 1,431.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.84, 3,134.16 and 1,431.87 is: 1,975.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.84 : 3,134.16 = 1,431.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.84/3,134.16 = 1,431.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.84x = 3,134.16 × 1,431.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.84x = 4,487,709.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,487,709.68/2,271.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,975.36

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