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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.27, 3,196.75 and 2,019.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.27, 3,196.75 and 2,019.02 is: 2,788.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.27 : 3,196.75 = 2,019.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.27/3,196.75 = 2,019.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.27x = 3,196.75 × 2,019.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.27x = 6,454,302.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,454,302.19/2,314.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,788.92

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