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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.78, 3,194.44 and 1,266.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.78, 3,194.44 and 1,266.84 is: 1,748.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.78 : 3,194.44 = 1,266.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.78/3,194.44 = 1,266.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.78x = 3,194.44 × 1,266.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.78x = 4,046,841.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,046,841.20/2,314.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.26

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