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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.28, 3,068.97 and 1,514.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.28, 3,068.97 and 1,514.86 is: 2,090.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.28 : 3,068.97 = 1,514.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.28/3,068.97 = 1,514.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.28x = 3,068.97 × 1,514.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.28x = 4,649,059.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,649,059.89/2,224.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,090.14

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