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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.44, 3,260.22 and 1,314.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.44, 3,260.22 and 1,314.57 is: 1,814.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.44 : 3,260.22 = 1,314.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.44/3,260.22 = 1,314.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.44x = 3,260.22 × 1,314.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.44x = 4,285,787.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,285,787.41/2,362.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814.14

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