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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.42, 3,467.26 and 1,143.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.42, 3,467.26 and 1,143.05 is: 1,712.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.42 : 3,467.26 = 1,143.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.42/3,467.26 = 1,143.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.42x = 3,467.26 × 1,143.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.42x = 3,963,234.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,963,234.21/2,314.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.41

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