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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.77, 3,194.08 and 1,306.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.77, 3,194.08 and 1,306.53 is: 1,802.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.77 : 3,194.08 = 1,306.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.77/3,194.08 = 1,306.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.77x = 3,194.08 × 1,306.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.77x = 4,173,161.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,173,161.34/2,314.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.84

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