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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,068.73, 5,614.52 and 2,874.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,068.73, 5,614.52 and 2,874.18 is: 3,966.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,068.73 : 5,614.52 = 2,874.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,068.73/5,614.52 = 2,874.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,068.73x = 5,614.52 × 2,874.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,068.73x = 16,137,147.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,137,147.78/4,068.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.14

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