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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.36, 3,662.40 and 1,514.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.36, 3,662.40 and 1,514.96 is: 2,275.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.36 : 3,662.40 = 1,514.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.36/3,662.40 = 1,514.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.36x = 3,662.40 × 1,514.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.36x = 5,548,389.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,548,389.50/2,438.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,275.46

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