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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,314.22, 4,573.56 and 1,822.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,314.22, 4,573.56 and 1,822.05 is: 2,514.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,314.22 : 4,573.56 = 1,822.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,314.22/4,573.56 = 1,822.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,314.22x = 4,573.56 × 1,822.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,314.22x = 8,333,255.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,333,255.00/3,314.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,514.39

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