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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.41, 3,193.93 and 1,266.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.41, 3,193.93 and 1,266.47 is: 1,747.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.41 : 3,193.93 = 1,266.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.41/3,193.93 = 1,266.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.41x = 3,193.93 × 1,266.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.41x = 4,045,014.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,045,014.12/2,314.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.75

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