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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,817.48, 4,235.32 and 2,614.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,817.48, 4,235.32 and 2,614.56 is: 3,930.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,817.48 : 4,235.32 = 2,614.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,817.48/4,235.32 = 2,614.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,817.48x = 4,235.32 × 2,614.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,817.48x = 11,073,498.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,073,498.26/2,817.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.28

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