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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,910.68, 5,867.22 and 2,814.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,910.68, 5,867.22 and 2,814.12 is: 4,222.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,910.68 : 5,867.22 = 2,814.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,910.68/5,867.22 = 2,814.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,910.68x = 5,867.22 × 2,814.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,910.68x = 16,511,061.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,511,061.15/3,910.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,222.04

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