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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.24, 3,918.66 and 1,227.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.24, 3,918.66 and 1,227.76 is: 1,840.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.24 : 3,918.66 = 1,227.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.24/3,918.66 = 1,227.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.24x = 3,918.66 × 1,227.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.24x = 4,811,174.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,811,174.00/2,614.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.37

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