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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.40, 3,260.10 and 1,314.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.40, 3,260.10 and 1,314.44 is: 1,813.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.40 : 3,260.10 = 1,314.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.40/3,260.10 = 1,314.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.40x = 3,260.10 × 1,314.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.40x = 4,285,205.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,285,205.84/2,362.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.92

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