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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,814.37, 5,720.96 and 1,475.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,814.37, 5,720.96 and 1,475.46 is: 2,212.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,814.37 : 5,720.96 = 1,475.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,814.37/5,720.96 = 1,475.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,814.37x = 5,720.96 × 1,475.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,814.37x = 8,441,051.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,441,051.33/3,814.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,212.96

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