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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.14, 3,518.64 and 1,512.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.14, 3,518.64 and 1,512.27 is: 2,269.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.14 : 3,518.64 = 1,512.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.14/3,518.64 = 1,512.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.14x = 3,518.64 × 1,512.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.14x = 5,321,133.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,321,133.71/2,344.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,269.97

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