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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.57, 3,260.42 and 1,314.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.57, 3,260.42 and 1,314.70 is: 1,814.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.57 : 3,260.42 = 1,314.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.57/3,260.42 = 1,314.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.57x = 3,260.42 × 1,314.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.57x = 4,286,464.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,286,464.38/2,362.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814.32

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