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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.65, 2,090.46 and 1,415.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.65, 2,090.46 and 1,415.83 is: 1,954.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.65 : 2,090.46 = 1,415.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.65/2,090.46 = 1,415.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.65x = 2,090.46 × 1,415.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.65x = 2,959,735.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,959,735.98/1,514.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,954.07

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