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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.10, 3,750.66 and 2,449.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.10, 3,750.66 and 2,449.66 is: 3,654.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.10 : 3,750.66 = 2,449.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.10/3,750.66 = 2,449.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.10x = 3,750.66 × 2,449.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.10x = 9,187,841.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,187,841.78/2,514.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,654.53

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