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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.17, 3,472.65 and 1,219.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.17, 3,472.65 and 1,219.32 is: 1,829.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.17 : 3,472.65 = 1,219.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.17/3,472.65 = 1,219.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.17x = 3,472.65 × 1,219.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.17x = 4,234,271.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,234,271.60/2,314.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.72

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