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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.88, 3,247.40 and 1,514.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.88, 3,247.40 and 1,514.44 is: 2,089.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.88 : 3,247.40 = 1,514.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.88/3,247.40 = 1,514.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.88x = 3,247.40 × 1,514.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.88x = 4,917,992.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,917,992.46/2,353.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,089.31

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