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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.52, 3,514.23 and 1,474.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.52, 3,514.23 and 1,474.44 is: 2,214.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.52 : 3,514.23 = 1,474.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.52/3,514.23 = 1,474.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.52x = 3,514.23 × 1,474.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.52x = 5,181,521.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,181,521.28/2,339.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,214.78

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