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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.51, 3,307.91 and 1,514.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.51, 3,307.91 and 1,514.43 is: 2,089.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.51 : 3,307.91 = 1,514.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.51/3,307.91 = 1,514.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.51x = 3,307.91 × 1,514.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.51x = 5,009,590.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,009,590.57/2,397.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,089.50

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