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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.94, 3,473.62 and 1,219.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.94, 3,473.62 and 1,219.40 is: 1,829.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.94 : 3,473.62 = 1,219.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.94/3,473.62 = 1,219.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.94x = 3,473.62 × 1,219.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.94x = 4,235,732.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,235,732.23/2,314.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.74

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