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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.14, 3,194.88 and 1,320.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.14, 3,194.88 and 1,320.46 is: 1,822.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.14 : 3,194.88 = 1,320.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.14/3,194.88 = 1,320.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.14x = 3,194.88 × 1,320.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.14x = 4,218,711.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,218,711.24/2,315.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.23

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