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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.06, 3,193.71 and 2,117.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.06, 3,193.71 and 2,117.23 is: 2,922.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.06 : 3,193.71 = 2,117.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.06/3,193.71 = 2,117.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.06x = 3,193.71 × 2,117.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.06x = 6,761,818.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,761,818.62/2,314.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,922.06

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