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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,814.63, 3,886.68 and 1,754.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,814.63, 3,886.68 and 1,754.21 is: 2,422.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,814.63 : 3,886.68 = 1,754.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,814.63/3,886.68 = 1,754.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,814.63x = 3,886.68 × 1,754.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,814.63x = 6,818,052.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,818,052.92/2,814.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,422.36

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