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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.47, 3,195.46 and 2,065.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.47, 3,195.46 and 2,065.36 is: 2,851.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.47 : 3,195.46 = 2,065.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.47/3,195.46 = 2,065.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.47x = 3,195.46 × 2,065.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.47x = 6,599,758.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,599,758.95/2,314.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,851.52

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