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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.02, 3,259.60 and 1,314.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.02, 3,259.60 and 1,314.14 is: 1,813.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.02 : 3,259.60 = 1,314.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.02/3,259.60 = 1,314.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.02x = 3,259.60 × 1,314.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.02x = 4,283,570.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,283,570.74/2,362.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.52

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