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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.32, 3,247.62 and 1,514.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.32, 3,247.62 and 1,514.34 is: 2,089.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.32 : 3,247.62 = 1,514.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.32/3,247.62 = 1,514.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.32x = 3,247.62 × 1,514.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.32x = 4,918,000.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,918,000.87/2,353.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,089.81

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