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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.23, 3,194.68 and 1,476.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.23, 3,194.68 and 1,476.06 is: 2,037.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.23 : 3,194.68 = 1,476.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.23/3,194.68 = 1,476.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.23x = 3,194.68 × 1,476.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.23x = 4,715,516.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,715,516.01/2,314.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.62

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