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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.14, 3,471.26 and 2,247.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.14, 3,471.26 and 2,247.78 is: 3,103.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.14 : 3,471.26 = 2,247.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.14/3,471.26 = 2,247.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.14x = 3,471.26 × 2,247.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.14x = 7,802,628.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,802,628.80/2,514.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,103.50

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