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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,914.76, 4,362.96 and 1,814.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,914.76, 4,362.96 and 1,814.24 is: 2,715.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,914.76 : 4,362.96 = 1,814.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,914.76/4,362.96 = 1,814.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,914.76x = 4,362.96 × 1,814.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,914.76x = 7,915,456.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,915,456.55/2,914.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,715.65

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