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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.70, 3,669.06 and 1,514.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.70, 3,669.06 and 1,514.26 is: 2,266.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.70 : 3,669.06 = 1,514.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.70/3,669.06 = 1,514.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.70x = 3,669.06 × 1,514.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.70x = 5,555,910.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,555,910.80/2,451.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,266.15

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