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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.35, 3,193.85 and 1,266.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.35, 3,193.85 and 1,266.41 is: 1,747.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.35 : 3,193.85 = 1,266.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.35/3,193.85 = 1,266.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.35x = 3,193.85 × 1,266.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.35x = 4,044,723.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,044,723.58/2,314.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.67

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