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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.29, 3,469.93 and 1,395.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.29, 3,469.93 and 1,395.59 is: 1,926.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.29 : 3,469.93 = 1,395.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.29/3,469.93 = 1,395.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.29x = 3,469.93 × 1,395.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.29x = 4,842,578.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,842,578.77/2,514.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.03

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