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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.28, 3,394.64 and 1,714.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.28, 3,394.64 and 1,714.36 is: 2,572.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.28 : 3,394.64 = 1,714.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.28/3,394.64 = 1,714.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.28x = 3,394.64 × 1,714.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.28x = 5,819,635.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,819,635.03/2,262.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,572.46

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