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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.94, 3,194.66 and 1,652.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.94, 3,194.66 and 1,652.93 is: 2,281.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.94 : 3,194.66 = 1,652.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.94/3,194.66 = 1,652.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.94x = 3,194.66 × 1,652.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.94x = 5,280,537.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,280,537.51/2,314.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,281.07

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