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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.74, 3,467.79 and 1,800.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.74, 3,467.79 and 1,800.66 is: 2,697.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.74 : 3,467.79 = 1,800.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.74/3,467.79 = 1,800.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.74x = 3,467.79 × 1,800.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.74x = 6,244,310.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,244,310.74/2,314.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,697.63

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