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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.66, 3,119.55 and 1,514.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.66, 3,119.55 and 1,514.49 is: 2,089.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.66 : 3,119.55 = 1,514.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.66/3,119.55 = 1,514.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.66x = 3,119.55 × 1,514.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.66x = 4,724,519.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,724,519.71/2,260.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,089.89

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