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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.18, 3,466.37 and 2,088.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.18, 3,466.37 and 2,088.73 is: 2,879.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.18 : 3,466.37 = 2,088.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.18/3,466.37 = 2,088.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.18x = 3,466.37 × 2,088.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.18x = 7,240,293.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,240,293.68/2,514.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,879.78

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