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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,854.08, 4,280.04 and 1,314

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,854.08, 4,280.04 and 1,314 is: 1,970.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,854.08 : 4,280.04 = 1,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,854.08/4,280.04 = 1,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,854.08x = 4,280.04 × 1,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,854.08x = 5,623,972.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,623,972.56/2,854.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,970.50

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