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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,814.72, 4,219.36 and 2,574.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,814.72, 4,219.36 and 2,574.16 is: 3,858.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,814.72 : 4,219.36 = 2,574.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,814.72/4,219.36 = 2,574.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,814.72x = 4,219.36 × 2,574.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,814.72x = 10,861,307.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,861,307.74/2,814.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.75

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