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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.09, 3,259.64 and 1,314.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.09, 3,259.64 and 1,314.13 is: 1,813.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.09 : 3,259.64 = 1,314.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.09/3,259.64 = 1,314.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.09x = 3,259.64 × 1,314.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.09x = 4,283,567.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,283,567.84/2,362.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.47

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