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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.28, 3,674.14 and 1,614.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.28, 3,674.14 and 1,614.44 is: 2,228.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.28 : 3,674.14 = 1,614.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.28/3,674.14 = 1,614.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.28x = 3,674.14 × 1,614.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.28x = 5,931,678.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,931,678.58/2,662.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,228.04

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