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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.18, 3,193.47 and 1,266.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.18, 3,193.47 and 1,266.22 is: 1,747.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.18 : 3,193.47 = 1,266.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.18/3,193.47 = 1,266.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.18x = 3,193.47 × 1,266.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.18x = 4,043,635.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,043,635.58/2,314.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.33

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