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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,714.41, 5,573.96 and 1,374.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,714.41, 5,573.96 and 1,374.17 is: 2,062.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,714.41 : 5,573.96 = 1,374.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,714.41/5,573.96 = 1,374.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,714.41x = 5,573.96 × 1,374.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,714.41x = 7,659,546.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,659,546.76/3,714.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062.12

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