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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,314.27, 4,573.70 and 1,822.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,314.27, 4,573.70 and 1,822.34 is: 2,514.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,314.27 : 4,573.70 = 1,822.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,314.27/4,573.70 = 1,822.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,314.27x = 4,573.70 × 1,822.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,314.27x = 8,334,836.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,334,836.46/3,314.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,514.83

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