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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.74, 3,236.24 and 1,514.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.74, 3,236.24 and 1,514.36 is: 2,268.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.74 : 3,236.24 = 1,514.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.74/3,236.24 = 1,514.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.74x = 3,236.24 × 1,514.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.74x = 4,900,816.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,900,816.23/2,160.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,268.12

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