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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.36, 3,944.96 and 1,314.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.36, 3,944.96 and 1,314.44 is: 1,970.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.36 : 3,944.96 = 1,314.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.36/3,944.96 = 1,314.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.36x = 3,944.96 × 1,314.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.36x = 5,185,413.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,185,413.22/2,631.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,970.62

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