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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,614.91, 5,409.60 and 2,228.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,614.91, 5,409.60 and 2,228.59 is: 3,335.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,614.91 : 5,409.60 = 2,228.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,614.91/5,409.60 = 2,228.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,614.91x = 5,409.60 × 2,228.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,614.91x = 12,055,780.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,055,780.46/3,614.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.02

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