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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.32, 3,194.16 and 2,237.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.32, 3,194.16 and 2,237.43 is: 3,088.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.32 : 3,194.16 = 2,237.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.32/3,194.16 = 2,237.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.32x = 3,194.16 × 2,237.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.32x = 7,146,709.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,146,709.41/2,314.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.04

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