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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.77, 3,750.81 and 1,514.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.77, 3,750.81 and 1,514.97 is: 2,271.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.77 : 3,750.81 = 1,514.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.77/3,750.81 = 1,514.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.77x = 3,750.81 × 1,514.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.77x = 5,682,364.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,682,364.63/2,501.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,271.34

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