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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.80, 3,653.70 and 1,514.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.80, 3,653.70 and 1,514.20 is: 2,271.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.80 : 3,653.70 = 1,514.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.80/3,653.70 = 1,514.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.80x = 3,653.70 × 1,514.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.80x = 5,532,432.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,532,432.54/2,435.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,271.30

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