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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.26, 3,310.32 and 1,514.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.26, 3,310.32 and 1,514.74 is: 2,089.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.26 : 3,310.32 = 1,514.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.26/3,310.32 = 1,514.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.26x = 3,310.32 × 1,514.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.26x = 5,014,274.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,014,274.12/2,399.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,089.93

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