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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.52, 3,501 and 1,514.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.52, 3,501 and 1,514.38 is: 2,270.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.52 : 3,501 = 1,514.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.52/3,501 = 1,514.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.52x = 3,501 × 1,514.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.52x = 5,301,844.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,301,844.38/2,335.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,270.09

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