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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.18, 3,469.73 and 1,395.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.18, 3,469.73 and 1,395.37 is: 1,925.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.18 : 3,469.73 = 1,395.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.18/3,469.73 = 1,395.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.18x = 3,469.73 × 1,395.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.18x = 4,841,541.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,841,541.50/2,514.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.69

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