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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.04, 2,271.71 and 1,392.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.04, 2,271.71 and 1,392.95 is: 2,090.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.04 : 2,271.71 = 1,392.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.04/2,271.71 = 1,392.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.04x = 2,271.71 × 1,392.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.04x = 3,164,360.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,164,360.12/1,514.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,090.01

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