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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.56, 3,260.56 and 1,314.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.56, 3,260.56 and 1,314.96 is: 1,814.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.56 : 3,260.56 = 1,314.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.56/3,260.56 = 1,314.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.56x = 3,260.56 × 1,314.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.56x = 4,287,505.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,287,505.98/2,362.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814.77

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