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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.74, 3,092.46 and 1,514.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.74, 3,092.46 and 1,514.26 is: 2,272.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.74 : 3,092.46 = 1,514.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.74/3,092.46 = 1,514.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.74x = 3,092.46 × 1,514.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.74x = 4,682,788.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,682,788.48/2,060.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,272.38

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