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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,853.23, 4,279.78 and 1,314.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,853.23, 4,279.78 and 1,314.23 is: 1,971.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,853.23 : 4,279.78 = 1,314.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,853.23/4,279.78 = 1,314.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,853.23x = 4,279.78 × 1,314.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,853.23x = 5,624,590.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,624,590.58/2,853.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,971.31

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