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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,074.28, 7,614.18 and 2,300.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,074.28, 7,614.18 and 2,300.74 is: 3,452.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,074.28 : 7,614.18 = 2,300.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,074.28/7,614.18 = 2,300.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,074.28x = 7,614.18 × 2,300.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,074.28x = 17,518,248.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,518,248.49/5,074.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,452.36

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