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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.62, 3,194.17 and 1,266.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.62, 3,194.17 and 1,266.68 is: 1,748.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.62 : 3,194.17 = 1,266.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.62/3,194.17 = 1,266.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.62x = 3,194.17 × 1,266.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.62x = 4,045,991.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,045,991.26/2,314.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.02

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