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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,509.22, 3,462.49 and 1,514.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,509.22, 3,462.49 and 1,514.66 is: 2,090.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,509.22 : 3,462.49 = 1,514.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,509.22/3,462.49 = 1,514.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,509.22x = 3,462.49 × 1,514.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,509.22x = 5,244,495.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,244,495.10/2,509.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,090.09

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