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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574.09, 3,851.91 and 2,228.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574.09, 3,851.91 and 2,228.62 is: 3,334.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574.09 : 3,851.91 = 2,228.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574.09/3,851.91 = 2,228.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574.09x = 3,851.91 × 2,228.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574.09x = 8,584,424.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,584,424.40/2,574.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.94

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