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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,313.94, 3,193.21 and 1,266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,313.94, 3,193.21 and 1,266 is: 1,747.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,313.94 : 3,193.21 = 1,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,313.94/3,193.21 = 1,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,313.94x = 3,193.21 × 1,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,313.94x = 4,042,603.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,042,603.86/2,313.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.07

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