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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.04, 3,770.64 and 1,388.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.04, 3,770.64 and 1,388.62 is: 2,082.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.04 : 3,770.64 = 1,388.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.04/3,770.64 = 1,388.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.04x = 3,770.64 × 1,388.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.04x = 5,235,986.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,235,986.12/2,514.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,082.70

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