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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.86, 3,194.28 and 1,320.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.86, 3,194.28 and 1,320.27 is: 1,821.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.86 : 3,194.28 = 1,320.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.86/3,194.28 = 1,320.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.86x = 3,194.28 × 1,320.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.86x = 4,217,312.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,217,312.06/2,314.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821.84

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