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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.68, 3,501.16 and 1,514.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.68, 3,501.16 and 1,514.48 is: 2,270.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.68 : 3,501.16 = 1,514.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.68/3,501.16 = 1,514.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.68x = 3,501.16 × 1,514.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.68x = 5,302,415.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,302,415.50/2,335.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,270.18

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