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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.74, 3,186.05 and 1,314.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.74, 3,186.05 and 1,314.02 is: 1,813.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.74 : 3,186.05 = 1,314.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.74/3,186.05 = 1,314.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.74x = 3,186.05 × 1,314.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.74x = 4,186,517.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,186,517.49/2,308.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.33

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