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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,314.77, 4,574.46 and 1,822.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,314.77, 4,574.46 and 1,822.78 is: 2,515.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,314.77 : 4,574.46 = 1,822.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,314.77/4,574.46 = 1,822.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,314.77x = 4,574.46 × 1,822.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,314.77x = 8,338,236.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,338,236.50/3,314.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,515.48

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