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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,185.28, 5,774.52 and 2,614.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,185.28, 5,774.52 and 2,614.96 is: 3,607.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,185.28 : 5,774.52 = 2,614.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,185.28/5,774.52 = 2,614.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,185.28x = 5,774.52 × 2,614.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,185.28x = 15,100,138.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,100,138.82/4,185.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.92

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