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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,714.62, 5,566.59 and 2,234.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,714.62, 5,566.59 and 2,234.45 is: 3,348.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,714.62 : 5,566.59 = 2,234.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,714.62/5,566.59 = 2,234.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,714.62x = 5,566.59 × 2,234.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,714.62x = 12,438,244.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,438,244.78/3,714.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.46

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