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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514, 3,769.08 and 1,358.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514, 3,769.08 and 1,358.16 is: 2,036.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514 : 3,769.08 = 1,358.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514/3,769.08 = 1,358.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514x = 3,769.08 × 1,358.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514x = 5,119,013.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,119,013.69/2,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.20

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