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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.23, 3,469.60 and 1,395.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.23, 3,469.60 and 1,395.14 is: 1,925.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.23 : 3,469.60 = 1,395.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.23/3,469.60 = 1,395.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.23x = 3,469.60 × 1,395.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.23x = 4,840,560.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,840,560.40/2,514.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.27

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