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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.03, 3,469.49 and 1,394.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.03, 3,469.49 and 1,394.97 is: 1,925.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.03 : 3,469.49 = 1,394.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.03/3,469.49 = 1,394.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.03x = 3,469.49 × 1,394.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.03x = 4,839,819.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,839,819.71/2,514.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.13

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