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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.93, 3,186.47 and 1,314.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.93, 3,186.47 and 1,314.40 is: 1,813.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.93 : 3,186.47 = 1,314.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.93/3,186.47 = 1,314.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.93x = 3,186.47 × 1,314.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.93x = 4,188,296.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,188,296.17/2,308.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.96

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