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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.52, 3,325.91 and 1,514.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.52, 3,325.91 and 1,514.40 is: 2,089.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.52 : 3,325.91 = 1,514.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.52/3,325.91 = 1,514.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.52x = 3,325.91 × 1,514.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.52x = 5,036,750.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,036,750.53/2,410.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,089.49

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