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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.29, 3,193.68 and 1,266.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.29, 3,193.68 and 1,266.36 is: 1,747.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.29 : 3,193.68 = 1,266.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.29/3,193.68 = 1,266.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.29x = 3,193.68 × 1,266.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.29x = 4,044,348.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,044,348.60/2,314.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.55

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