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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.36, 3,375.24 and 1,514.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.36, 3,375.24 and 1,514.64 is: 2,090.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.36 : 3,375.24 = 1,514.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.36/3,375.24 = 1,514.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.36x = 3,375.24 × 1,514.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.36x = 5,112,273.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,112,273.51/2,445.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,090.60

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