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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.16, 3,471.72 and 1,773.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.16, 3,471.72 and 1,773.20 is: 2,660.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.16 : 3,471.72 = 1,773.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.16/3,471.72 = 1,773.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.16x = 3,471.72 × 1,773.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.16x = 6,156,053.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,156,053.90/2,314.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.17

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