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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.24, 2,866.31 and 1,514.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.24, 2,866.31 and 1,514.81 is: 2,092.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.24 : 2,866.31 = 1,514.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.24/2,866.31 = 1,514.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.24x = 2,866.31 × 1,514.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.24x = 4,341,893.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,341,893.15/2,075.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,092.24

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