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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.30, 3,470.09 and 2,094.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.30, 3,470.09 and 2,094.05 is: 2,890.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.30 : 3,470.09 = 2,094.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.30/3,470.09 = 2,094.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.30x = 3,470.09 × 2,094.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.30x = 7,266,514.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,266,514.14/2,514.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,890.07

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