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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.21, 3,259.95 and 1,314.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.21, 3,259.95 and 1,314.25 is: 1,813.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.21 : 3,259.95 = 1,314.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.21/3,259.95 = 1,314.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.21x = 3,259.95 × 1,314.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.21x = 4,284,389.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,284,389.29/2,362.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.72

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