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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,805.54, 5,709.96 and 1,614.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,805.54, 5,709.96 and 1,614.76 is: 2,422.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,805.54 : 5,709.96 = 1,614.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,805.54/5,709.96 = 1,614.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,805.54x = 5,709.96 × 1,614.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,805.54x = 9,220,215.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,220,215.01/3,805.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,422.84

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