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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.35, 3,393.43 and 1,514.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.35, 3,393.43 and 1,514.30 is: 2,090.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.35 : 3,393.43 = 1,514.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.35/3,393.43 = 1,514.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.35x = 3,393.43 × 1,514.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.35x = 5,138,650.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,138,650.30/2,458.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,090.28

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