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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314, 3,456.22 and 2,094.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314, 3,456.22 and 2,094.28 is: 3,128.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314 : 3,456.22 = 2,094.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314/3,456.22 = 2,094.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314x = 3,456.22 × 2,094.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314x = 7,238,292.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,238,292.42/2,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.04

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