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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.23, 3,193.50 and 1,319.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.23, 3,193.50 and 1,319.50 is: 1,820.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.23 : 3,193.50 = 1,319.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.23/3,193.50 = 1,319.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.23x = 3,193.50 × 1,319.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.23x = 4,213,823.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,213,823.25/2,314.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,820.83

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