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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.52, 3,312.52 and 1,514.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.52, 3,312.52 and 1,514.08 is: 2,269.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.52 : 3,312.52 = 1,514.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.52/3,312.52 = 1,514.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.52x = 3,312.52 × 1,514.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.52x = 5,015,420.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,015,420.28/2,209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,269.91

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