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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.80, 3,193.20 and 1,430.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.80, 3,193.20 and 1,430.28 is: 1,973.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.80 : 3,193.20 = 1,430.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.80/3,193.20 = 1,430.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.80x = 3,193.20 × 1,430.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.80x = 4,567,170.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,567,170.10/2,314.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,973.03

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