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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,814.70, 5,264.66 and 2,322.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,814.70, 5,264.66 and 2,322.72 is: 3,205.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,814.70 : 5,264.66 = 2,322.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,814.70/5,264.66 = 2,322.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,814.70x = 5,264.66 × 2,322.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,814.70x = 12,228,331.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,228,331.08/3,814.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.58

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