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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.36, 3,752.88 and 2,141.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.36, 3,752.88 and 2,141.76 is: 3,196.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.36 : 3,752.88 = 2,141.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.36/3,752.88 = 2,141.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.36x = 3,752.88 × 2,141.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.36x = 8,037,768.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,037,768.27/2,514.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.75

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