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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.37, 3,192.50 and 1,319.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.37, 3,192.50 and 1,319.46 is: 1,820.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.37 : 3,192.50 = 1,319.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.37/3,192.50 = 1,319.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.37x = 3,192.50 × 1,319.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.37x = 4,212,369.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,212,369.45/2,314.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,820.10

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