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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.28, 3,763.98 and 1,690.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.28, 3,763.98 and 1,690.44 is: 2,530.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.28 : 3,763.98 = 1,690.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.28/3,763.98 = 1,690.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.28x = 3,763.98 × 1,690.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.28x = 6,362,782.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,362,782.35/2,514.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,530.66

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