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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,914.64, 4,371.96 and 2,574.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,914.64, 4,371.96 and 2,574.44 is: 3,861.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,914.64 : 4,371.96 = 2,574.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,914.64/4,371.96 = 2,574.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,914.64x = 4,371.96 × 2,574.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,914.64x = 11,255,348.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,255,348.70/2,914.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,861.66

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