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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445, 3,374.28 and 1,514.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445, 3,374.28 and 1,514.04 is: 2,089.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445 : 3,374.28 = 1,514.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445/3,374.28 = 1,514.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445x = 3,374.28 × 1,514.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445x = 5,108,794.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,108,794.89/2,445
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,089.49

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