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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,733.96, 3,771.59 and 1,614.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,733.96, 3,771.59 and 1,614.14 is: 2,226.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,733.96 : 3,771.59 = 1,614.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,733.96/3,771.59 = 1,614.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,733.96x = 3,771.59 × 1,614.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,733.96x = 6,087,847.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,087,847.35/2,733.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.75

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