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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.63, 3,194.27 and 1,266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.63, 3,194.27 and 1,266.70 is: 1,748.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.63 : 3,194.27 = 1,266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.63/3,194.27 = 1,266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.63x = 3,194.27 × 1,266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.63x = 4,046,181.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,046,181.81/2,314.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.09

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