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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514, 2,271 and 1,439.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514, 2,271 and 1,439.12 is: 2,158.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514 : 2,271 = 1,439.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514/2,271 = 1,439.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514x = 2,271 × 1,439.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514x = 3,268,241.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,268,241.52/1,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,158.68

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