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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.08, 3,190.56 and 1,526.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.08, 3,190.56 and 1,526.88 is: 2,105.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.08 : 3,190.56 = 1,526.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.08/3,190.56 = 1,526.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.08x = 3,190.56 × 1,526.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.08x = 4,871,602.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,871,602.25/2,314.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,105.20

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