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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.93, 3,259.47 and 1,314

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.93, 3,259.47 and 1,314 is: 1,813.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.93 : 3,259.47 = 1,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.93/3,259.47 = 1,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.93x = 3,259.47 × 1,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.93x = 4,282,943.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,282,943.58/2,361.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.32

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