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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,531.07, 3,794.29 and 1,069.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,531.07, 3,794.29 and 1,069.42 is: 1,603.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531.07 : 3,794.29 = 1,069.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531.07/3,794.29 = 1,069.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531.07x = 3,794.29 × 1,069.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531.07x = 4,057,689.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,057,689.61/2,531.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.15

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