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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.07, 3,193.41 and 1,266.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.07, 3,193.41 and 1,266.15 is: 1,747.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.07 : 3,193.41 = 1,266.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.07/3,193.41 = 1,266.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.07x = 3,193.41 × 1,266.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.07x = 4,043,329.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,043,329.74/2,314.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.28

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