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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,705.91, 5,558.87 and 1,514.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,705.91, 5,558.87 and 1,514.64 is: 2,271.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,705.91 : 5,558.87 = 1,514.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,705.91/5,558.87 = 1,514.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,705.91x = 5,558.87 × 1,514.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,705.91x = 8,419,686.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,419,686.86/3,705.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,271.96

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