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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.02, 3,193.34 and 1,266.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.02, 3,193.34 and 1,266.09 is: 1,747.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.02 : 3,193.34 = 1,266.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.02/3,193.34 = 1,266.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.02x = 3,193.34 × 1,266.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.02x = 4,043,049.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,043,049.51/2,314.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.20

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