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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.24, 3,469.66 and 1,395.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.24, 3,469.66 and 1,395.20 is: 1,925.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.24 : 3,469.66 = 1,395.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.24/3,469.66 = 1,395.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.24x = 3,469.66 × 1,395.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.24x = 4,840,869.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,840,869.63/2,514.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.38

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