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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,814.54, 5,722.68 and 1,474.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,814.54, 5,722.68 and 1,474.56 is: 2,212.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,814.54 : 5,722.68 = 1,474.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,814.54/5,722.68 = 1,474.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,814.54x = 5,722.68 × 1,474.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,814.54x = 8,438,441.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,438,441.46/3,814.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,212.18

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