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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.35, 2,266.39 and 1,475.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.35, 2,266.39 and 1,475.07 is: 2,207.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.35 : 2,266.39 = 1,475.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.35/2,266.39 = 1,475.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.35x = 2,266.39 × 1,475.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.35x = 3,343,083.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,343,083.90/1,514.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,207.60

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