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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.50, 3,194.04 and 1,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.50, 3,194.04 and 1,266.60 is: 1,747.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.50 : 3,194.04 = 1,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.50/3,194.04 = 1,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.50x = 3,194.04 × 1,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.50x = 4,045,571.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,045,571.06/2,314.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.92

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