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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.84, 3,260.70 and 1,314.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.84, 3,260.70 and 1,314.92 is: 1,814.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.84 : 3,260.70 = 1,314.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.84/3,260.70 = 1,314.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.84x = 3,260.70 × 1,314.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.84x = 4,287,559.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,287,559.64/2,362.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814.58

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