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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,786.08, 5,223.48 and 2,214.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,786.08, 5,223.48 and 2,214.08 is: 3,054.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,786.08 : 5,223.48 = 2,214.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,786.08/5,223.48 = 2,214.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,786.08x = 5,223.48 × 2,214.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,786.08x = 11,565,202.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,565,202.60/3,786.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,054.66

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