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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.18, 4,213.15 and 1,574.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.18, 4,213.15 and 1,574.37 is: 2,363.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.18 : 4,213.15 = 1,574.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.18/4,213.15 = 1,574.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.18x = 4,213.15 × 1,574.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.18x = 6,633,053.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,633,053.03/2,806.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,363.73

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