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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.08, 3,469.26 and 1,394.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.08, 3,469.26 and 1,394.98 is: 1,924.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.08 : 3,469.26 = 1,394.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.08/3,469.26 = 1,394.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.08x = 3,469.26 × 1,394.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.08x = 4,839,548.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,839,548.31/2,514.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.98

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