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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.64, 3,194.16 and 1,266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.64, 3,194.16 and 1,266.80 is: 1,748.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.64 : 3,194.16 = 1,266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.64/3,194.16 = 1,266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.64x = 3,194.16 × 1,266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.64x = 4,046,361.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,046,361.89/2,314.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.16

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