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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.01, 3,270.06 and 1,531.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.01, 3,270.06 and 1,531.89 is: 2,114.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.01 : 3,270.06 = 1,531.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.01/3,270.06 = 1,531.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.01x = 3,270.06 × 1,531.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.01x = 5,009,372.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,009,372.21/2,369.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,114.54

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