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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.71, 3,231.90 and 2,269.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.71, 3,231.90 and 2,269.08 is: 3,131.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.71 : 3,231.90 = 2,269.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.71/3,231.90 = 2,269.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.71x = 3,231.90 × 2,269.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.71x = 7,333,439.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,333,439.65/2,341.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.66

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