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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.52, 3,194.09 and 1,266.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.52, 3,194.09 and 1,266.59 is: 1,747.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.52 : 3,194.09 = 1,266.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.52/3,194.09 = 1,266.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.52x = 3,194.09 × 1,266.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.52x = 4,045,596.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,045,596.12/2,314.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.92

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