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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.58, 3,310.47 and 1,514.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.58, 3,310.47 and 1,514.90 is: 2,089.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.58 : 3,310.47 = 1,514.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.58/3,310.47 = 1,514.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.58x = 3,310.47 × 1,514.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.58x = 5,015,014.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,015,014.45/2,399.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,089.96

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