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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.83, 3,194.48 and 1,266.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.83, 3,194.48 and 1,266.99 is: 1,748.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.83 : 3,194.48 = 1,266.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.83/3,194.48 = 1,266.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.83x = 3,194.48 × 1,266.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.83x = 4,047,367.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,047,367.88/2,314.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.45

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