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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,614.88, 4,983.60 and 2,287.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,614.88, 4,983.60 and 2,287.92 is: 3,154.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,614.88 : 4,983.60 = 2,287.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,614.88/4,983.60 = 2,287.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,614.88x = 4,983.60 × 2,287.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,614.88x = 11,402,078.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,402,078.11/3,614.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.21

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