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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.39, 3,204.86 and 1,314.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.39, 3,204.86 and 1,314.09 is: 1,813.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.39 : 3,204.86 = 1,314.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.39/3,204.86 = 1,314.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.39x = 3,204.86 × 1,314.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.39x = 4,211,463.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,211,463.18/2,322.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.42

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