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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,940.22, 5,912.84 and 1,474.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,940.22, 5,912.84 and 1,474.83 is: 2,213.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,940.22 : 5,912.84 = 1,474.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,940.22/5,912.84 = 1,474.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,940.22x = 5,912.84 × 1,474.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,940.22x = 8,720,437.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,720,437.50/3,940.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,213.18

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