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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,814.60, 4,217.74 and 2,507.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,814.60, 4,217.74 and 2,507.04 is: 3,756.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,814.60 : 4,217.74 = 2,507.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,814.60/4,217.74 = 2,507.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,814.60x = 4,217.74 × 2,507.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,814.60x = 10,574,042.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,574,042.89/2,814.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.85

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