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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.22, 3,192.16 and 2,020.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.22, 3,192.16 and 2,020.22 is: 2,786.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.22 : 3,192.16 = 2,020.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.22/3,192.16 = 2,020.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.22x = 3,192.16 × 2,020.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.22x = 6,448,844.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,448,844.46/2,314.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,786.62

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