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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.48, 3,053.70 and 1,514.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.48, 3,053.70 and 1,514.88 is: 2,091.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.48 : 3,053.70 = 1,514.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.48/3,053.70 = 1,514.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.48x = 3,053.70 × 1,514.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.48x = 4,625,989.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,625,989.06/2,211.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,091.81

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