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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.36, 3,469.88 and 1,395.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.36, 3,469.88 and 1,395.52 is: 1,925.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.36 : 3,469.88 = 1,395.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.36/3,469.88 = 1,395.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.36x = 3,469.88 × 1,395.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.36x = 4,842,286.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,842,286.94/2,514.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.85

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