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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.67, 3,393.18 and 1,514.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.67, 3,393.18 and 1,514.70 is: 2,090.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.67 : 3,393.18 = 1,514.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.67/3,393.18 = 1,514.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.67x = 3,393.18 × 1,514.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.67x = 5,139,649.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,139,649.75/2,458.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,090.42

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