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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314, 3,193.32 and 1,266.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314, 3,193.32 and 1,266.09 is: 1,747.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314 : 3,193.32 = 1,266.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314/3,193.32 = 1,266.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314x = 3,193.32 × 1,266.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314x = 4,043,030.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,043,030.52/2,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.20

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