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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.29, 3,260.01 and 1,314.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.29, 3,260.01 and 1,314.28 is: 1,813.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.29 : 3,260.01 = 1,314.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.29/3,260.01 = 1,314.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.29x = 3,260.01 × 1,314.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.29x = 4,284,565.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,284,565.94/2,362.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.73

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