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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.48, 3,898.74 and 1,614.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.48, 3,898.74 and 1,614.07 is: 2,227.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.48 : 3,898.74 = 1,614.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.48/3,898.74 = 1,614.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.48x = 3,898.74 × 1,614.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.48x = 6,292,839.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,292,839.27/2,825.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,227.18

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