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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.82, 3,260.36 and 1,314.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.82, 3,260.36 and 1,314.68 is: 1,814.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.82 : 3,260.36 = 1,314.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.82/3,260.36 = 1,314.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.82x = 3,260.36 × 1,314.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.82x = 4,286,330.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,286,330.08/2,362.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814.07

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