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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.27, 3,470.67 and 1,675.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.27, 3,470.67 and 1,675.71 is: 2,313.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.27 : 3,470.67 = 1,675.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.27/3,470.67 = 1,675.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.27x = 3,470.67 × 1,675.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.27x = 5,815,836.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,815,836.43/2,514.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,313.13

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