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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.27, 3,193.68 and 1,266.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.27, 3,193.68 and 1,266.33 is: 1,747.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.27 : 3,193.68 = 1,266.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.27/3,193.68 = 1,266.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.27x = 3,193.68 × 1,266.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.27x = 4,044,269.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,044,269.52/2,314.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.53

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