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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.32, 3,195.96 and 1,514.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.32, 3,195.96 and 1,514.24 is: 2,271.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.32 : 3,195.96 = 1,514.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.32/3,195.96 = 1,514.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.32x = 3,195.96 × 1,514.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.32x = 4,839,450.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,839,450.47/2,130.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,271.70

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