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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773.85, 4,163.49 and 1,314

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773.85, 4,163.49 and 1,314 is: 1,972.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773.85 : 4,163.49 = 1,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773.85/4,163.49 = 1,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773.85x = 4,163.49 × 1,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773.85x = 5,470,825.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,470,825.86/2,773.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,972.29

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