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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.41, 3,312.46 and 1,514.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.41, 3,312.46 and 1,514.81 is: 2,269.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.41 : 3,312.46 = 1,514.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.41/3,312.46 = 1,514.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.41x = 3,312.46 × 1,514.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.41x = 5,017,747.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,017,747.53/2,211.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,269.03

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