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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.14, 3,511.47 and 1,417.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.14, 3,511.47 and 1,417.51 is: 2,125.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.14 : 3,511.47 = 1,417.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.14/3,511.47 = 1,417.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.14x = 3,511.47 × 1,417.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.14x = 4,977,543.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,977,543.84/2,342.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,125.21

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