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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,345.14, 3,514.23 and 1,027.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,345.14, 3,514.23 and 1,027.67 is: 1,539.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,345.14 : 3,514.23 = 1,027.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,345.14/3,514.23 = 1,027.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,345.14x = 3,514.23 × 1,027.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,345.14x = 3,611,468.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,611,468.74/2,345.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.98

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