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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.14, 3,254.68 and 1,414.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.14, 3,254.68 and 1,414.95 is: 1,952.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.14 : 3,254.68 = 1,414.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.14/3,254.68 = 1,414.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.14x = 3,254.68 × 1,414.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.14x = 4,605,209.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,605,209.47/2,359.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.07

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