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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.27, 3,193.39 and 1,306.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.27, 3,193.39 and 1,306.03 is: 1,802.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.27 : 3,193.39 = 1,306.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.27/3,193.39 = 1,306.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.27x = 3,193.39 × 1,306.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.27x = 4,170,663.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,170,663.14/2,314.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.15

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