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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.62, 3,326.87 and 1,514.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.62, 3,326.87 and 1,514.98 is: 2,090.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.62 : 3,326.87 = 1,514.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.62/3,326.87 = 1,514.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.62x = 3,326.87 × 1,514.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.62x = 5,040,141.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,040,141.51/2,410.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,090.81

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