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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.15, 3,468.99 and 1,706.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.15, 3,468.99 and 1,706.89 is: 2,355.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.15 : 3,468.99 = 1,706.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.15/3,468.99 = 1,706.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.15x = 3,468.99 × 1,706.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.15x = 5,921,166.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,921,166.74/2,514.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,355.14

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