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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.27, 3,469.59 and 1,395.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.27, 3,469.59 and 1,395.26 is: 1,925.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.27 : 3,469.59 = 1,395.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.27/3,469.59 = 1,395.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.27x = 3,469.59 × 1,395.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.27x = 4,840,962.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,840,962.80/2,514.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.39

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