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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.04, 3,570.60 and 1,514.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.04, 3,570.60 and 1,514.28 is: 2,270.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.04 : 3,570.60 = 1,514.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.04/3,570.60 = 1,514.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.04x = 3,570.60 × 1,514.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.04x = 5,406,888.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,406,888.17/2,381.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,270.81

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