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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,531.00, 3,797.28 and 2,269.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,531.00, 3,797.28 and 2,269.35 is: 3,404.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531.00 : 3,797.28 = 2,269.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531.00/3,797.28 = 2,269.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531.00x = 3,797.28 × 2,269.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531.00x = 8,617,357.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,617,357.37/2,531.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.73

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